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.
KAWS, born Brian Donnelly in Jersey City in 1974, has become one of contemporary art’s most recognisable figures by moving between street art, fine art, fashion, and design. After studying illustration at New York’s School of Visual Arts, he worked in animation while developing a graffiti practice that soon evolved into a distinctive artistic language.
His iconic characters, including Companion, BFF, Chum, and Accomplice, blend cartoon-inspired forms with X-shaped eyes and expressive gestures. Beneath their playful appearance, KAWS explores isolation, friendship, consumer culture, and human connection. These figures have appeared across paintings, sculptures, drawings, vinyl editions, and public works, creating a visual identity that is instantly recognisable.
Collaboration became a defining part of his career. Partnerships with Medicom Toy, Uniqlo, Nike, Dior, Supreme, and other global names helped blur the boundaries between contemporary art, fashion, product design, and popular culture. His Tokyo label, OriginalFake, strengthened this crossover during the 2000s. Even today, KAWS’ approach to collaboration shows how art can move naturally between galleries, retail spaces, and everyday life.
KAWS has exhibited internationally at major museums and institutions, presenting paintings, sculptures, drawings, and collectibles to audiences far beyond the traditional gallery system. His ability to pair accessibility with artistic ambition has made him a defining figure in 21st-century visual culture. This wide reach also helps explain why KAWS has become so famous.
His influence extends into the global art market, where scarcity, edition size, provenance, condition, and cultural significance can affect value. For anyone considering investing in KAWS art, understanding the factors behind his investment market and the prices achieved at auction offers useful context for evaluating his enduring position in contemporary art.
More KAWS Works to Explore
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.
KAWS, born Brian Donnelly in Jersey City in 1974, has become one of contemporary art’s most recognisable figures by moving between street art, fine art, fashion, and design. After studying illustration at New York’s School of Visual Arts, he worked in animation while developing a graffiti practice that soon evolved into a distinctive artistic language.
His iconic characters, including Companion, BFF, Chum, and Accomplice, blend cartoon-inspired forms with X-shaped eyes and expressive gestures. Beneath their playful appearance, KAWS explores isolation, friendship, consumer culture, and human connection. These figures have appeared across paintings, sculptures, drawings, vinyl editions, and public works, creating a visual identity that is instantly recognisable.
Collaboration became a defining part of his career. Partnerships with Medicom Toy, Uniqlo, Nike, Dior, Supreme, and other global names helped blur the boundaries between contemporary art, fashion, product design, and popular culture. His Tokyo label, OriginalFake, strengthened this crossover during the 2000s. Even today, KAWS’ approach to collaboration shows how art can move naturally between galleries, retail spaces, and everyday life.
KAWS has exhibited internationally at major museums and institutions, presenting paintings, sculptures, drawings, and collectibles to audiences far beyond the traditional gallery system. His ability to pair accessibility with artistic ambition has made him a defining figure in 21st-century visual culture. This wide reach also helps explain why KAWS has become so famous.
His influence extends into the global art market, where scarcity, edition size, provenance, condition, and cultural significance can affect value. For anyone considering investing in KAWS art, understanding the factors behind his investment market and the prices achieved at auction offers useful context for evaluating his enduring position in contemporary art.