The News (Single Plate)
by KAWS
Year: 2018
Medium: Screenprint in colors
Size: 24 in diameter (61 cm diameter)
Capturing KAWS’ distinctive fusion of graphic art and contemporary commentary, The News (Single Plate) (2018) is a color screenprint measuring 24 inches in diameter (61 cm), released in an edition of 100. Signed and numbered by the artist, the work reflects his ongoing exploration of media, communication, and visual culture. Its authenticated signature, limited availability, and refined print quality enhance its appeal as a collectible contemporary artwork.
The News (Single Plate) is a significant work from KAWS’ printmaking practice, reflecting the artist’s ability to transform familiar imagery into a contemporary statement. First introduced through KAWS’ studio and gallery editions, the work was created as a fine art print rather than a street graffiti piece. While KAWS’ early career was shaped by public interventions on advertisements and urban surfaces, The News (Single Plate) belongs to his mature edition-based practice, where precision, composition, and controlled production became central to his artistic approach.
The artwork explores the relationship between media, communication, and the images that shape public consciousness. Through KAWS’ signature visual language, The News reinterprets everyday information sources into a reflection on consumer culture, attention, and modern society’s relationship with mass media. The piece carries themes of nostalgia, repetition, identity, and the evolving way people engage with visual information.
Collectors value The News (Single Plate) for its importance within KAWS’ graphic works and its connection to the artist’s broader exploration of popular culture. Its limited edition nature, strong collector demand, and place within KAWS’ print legacy contribute to its market significance.
At ArtLife Gallery, we view The News (Single Plate) as an important example of KAWS’ ability to elevate everyday references into collectible contemporary art. Related to his Companion, Chum, and print editions, it reflects the artist’s continued influence on the global contemporary market.
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The News (Single Plate)
by KAWS
Year: 2018
Medium: Screenprint in colors
Size: 24 in diameter (61 cm diameter)
Capturing KAWS’ distinctive fusion of graphic art and contemporary commentary, The News (Single Plate) (2018) is a color screenprint measuring 24 inches in diameter (61 cm), released in an edition of 100. Signed and numbered by the artist, the work reflects his ongoing exploration of media, communication, and visual culture. Its authenticated signature, limited availability, and refined print quality enhance its appeal as a collectible contemporary artwork.
The News (Single Plate) is a significant work from KAWS’ printmaking practice, reflecting the artist’s ability to transform familiar imagery into a contemporary statement. First introduced through KAWS’ studio and gallery editions, the work was created as a fine art print rather than a street graffiti piece. While KAWS’ early career was shaped by public interventions on advertisements and urban surfaces, The News (Single Plate) belongs to his mature edition-based practice, where precision, composition, and controlled production became central to his artistic approach.
The artwork explores the relationship between media, communication, and the images that shape public consciousness. Through KAWS’ signature visual language, The News reinterprets everyday information sources into a reflection on consumer culture, attention, and modern society’s relationship with mass media. The piece carries themes of nostalgia, repetition, identity, and the evolving way people engage with visual information.
Collectors value The News (Single Plate) for its importance within KAWS’ graphic works and its connection to the artist’s broader exploration of popular culture. Its limited edition nature, strong collector demand, and place within KAWS’ print legacy contribute to its market significance.
At ArtLife Gallery, we view The News (Single Plate) as an important example of KAWS’ ability to elevate everyday references into collectible contemporary art. Related to his Companion, Chum, and print editions, it reflects the artist’s continued influence on the global contemporary market.