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KAWS Moco Museum: See the Iconic Artist in Barcelona’s Boldest Art Space

Why is KAWS at Moco Museum such a big deal?

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The 'who'

Born as Brian Donnelly in New Jersey, KAWS started out tagging billboards and bus stops. His early graffiti caught global attention — not because he signed his name, but because he transformed familiar ads with cartoon-like figures that looked eerily sad, funny, and deeply human.

The 'how'

He didn’t stay on the streets for long. KAWS exploded into fashion collabs, gallery shows, and vinyl toys that now sell for six-figure sums. He’s exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum, the Serpentine in London

The 'what'

Moco Museum was one of the first to bring KAWS’s major works to Barcelona — and today, he's one of its biggest stars.

What KAWS works can you see at Moco Barcelona?

The most striking piece? Final Days. A giant wooden sculpture of a hatless Kurf figure, arms stretched wide, carved from afrormosia wood. It stands in the museum’s patio — and it’s the first thing you see when you arrive. Inspired by the Smurfs, the sculpture is playful, solemn, and somehow comforting.

Inside, you’ll find more of KAWS’s work as part of the Contemporary Masters collection. Think bold paintings, twisted cartoon forms, and characters like COMPANION — the iconic cross-eyed figure that helped launch his career. Whether you’ve followed him for years or just spotted him on Instagram, seeing KAWS at Moco feels like meeting an old friend in a brand-new way.

Fun facts about KAWS you probably didn’t know

  • KAWS’s real name is Brian Donnelly.
  • He designed sets for Daria and 101 Dalmatians before going solo.
  • His first toy, COMPANION, launched in Japan in 1999 and sold out instantly.
  • A 121-foot-long inflatable version of COMPANION floated in Hong Kong’s harbor.
  • His paintings sell for over $3.8 million.
  • He’s collaborated with Dior, Supreme, The North Face, and even designed a luxury Audemars Piguet watch.

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