KAWS
Tension (Portfolio of 10 Prints)
2019
10 color screen prints on woven paper, plus a cover sheet, in a clamshell portfolio box with a lip
89 × 58 cm
Ed. /100
Location: PARIS, France
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About the artwork
Released in September 2019, this portfolio comprises a suite of ten individual screenprints published by the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne. Each sheet features densely layered, abstract color fields intersected by graphic line work, drips, and fragmented cartoon iconography. The composition utilizes vibrant primary and secondary hues, including reds, blues, greens, and yellows, stacked against dynamic linear gestures. Subtle references to the creator's signature motifs, such as abstracted facial features and 'X' markers, are embedded within the chaotic visual structure. The complete suite is housed in a custom-bound clamshell box covered in fabric with an embossed title.
Expert opinion
This portfolio occupies a distinct position within the artist's print production, bridging traditional silkscreen techniques with commercial pop aesthetics. By translating the painterly gestures and graphic overlays of large-scale canvas works into a controlled editioned format, the series reflects contemporary printmaking methods tied to the street art lineage. Market demand for these portfolios aligns with broader institutional and collector interest in print editions issued by major museums and dedicated publishers.
About the artist
American artist born in 1974. Lives and works in New York (USA). Graduate of the School of Visual Arts, New York. Initially a graffiti artist, Kaws reappropriates the language of advertising in a style that blends Pop Art, comic strips and other cultural references. Through his practice, he plays on the boundary between academicism and commercial distribution, questioning the relationship between contemporary art and capitalism. Kaws is a veritable artistic phenomenon who has gathered around him a committed and loyal community of collectors. His work can be found in the collections of the High Museum in Atlanta and the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas.
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