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Kaws (Brian Donnelly)

Transformed street art into blue-chip collectibles with his iconic 'Companion' figures.

19,039

days alive

52

years old

Born
January 1, 1974
Zodiac
♑︎Capricorn·tiger 🐅
Updated Jan 2026

About

KAWS (Brian Donnelly) is an American artist and designer known for his distinctive figures with X-ed out eyes and collaborations with brands worldwide.

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Earth
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Sun Sign

Capricorn♑︎

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Moon Sign

Aries♈︎

Dominant Element

Earth

⚠️ Rising sign requires birth time for accurate calculation

Planetary positions calculated for January 1, 1974

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2022
Day 17,533
Age 48

KAWS: NEW FICTION at Serpentine North Gallery

Confidence
92%
Jan 1, 2022
2021
Day 17,441
Age 47

Fortnite Collaboration

Confidence
96%
Oct 1, 2021

KAWS collaborates with Fortnite, creating in-game skins and a virtual exhibition.

2020
Day 16,802
Age 46

KAWS: HOLIDAY Space

Confidence
89%
Jan 1, 2020
Flight Manifest
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2019
Day 16,496
Age 45

KAWS: COMPANION Floats in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour

Confidence
92%
Mar 1, 2019
Day 16,437
Age 45

Dior Collaboration

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2019

Collaborates with Dior Men's artistic director Kim Jones for runway show.

2016
Day 15,615
Age 42

KAWS: WHERE THE END STARTS at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Confidence
92%
Oct 1, 2016
2013
Day 14,366
Age 39

OriginalFake Closes

Confidence
96%
May 1, 2013

KAWS closes his brand OriginalFake after seven years.

2010
Day 13,150
Age 36

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum Exhibition

Confidence
92%
Jan 1, 2010
2006
Day 11,689
Age 32

Passes Away

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2006

Passes away

Day 11,689
Age 32

OriginalFake Founded

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2006

Founds the brand OriginalFake in collaboration with Medicom Toy.

2003
Day 10,593
Age 29

First Solo Exhibition in Europe

Confidence
92%
Jan 1, 2003
1999
Day 9,132
Age 25

Begins Creating Vinyl Toys

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1999

Starts designing and producing limited-edition vinyl toys.

1996
Day 8,036
Age 22

Subway Ad Interventions

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1996

Begins altering billboard and bus shelter advertisements.

Day 8,036
Age 22

BFA in Illustration from School of Visual Arts

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1996

Graduates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration.

1993
Day 6,941
Age 19

Studies Illustration at School of Visual Arts

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1993

Enrolls at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

1990
Day 5,845
Age 16
1974
Day 1
Age 0

Birth of Brian Donnelly (KAWS)

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1974

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey.