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KAWS Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about KAWS? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

KAWS has never collaborated with the fashion brand Supreme.

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KAWS has collaborated with Supreme multiple times, including iconic box logo tees and skate decks.

2.

KAWS has a degree in fine arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York.

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He actually studied at the School of Visual Arts but graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1996. That part is true—wait, it is true! Correction: He did earn a BFA from SVA in 1996, so this statement is true.

3.

KAWS created a limited-edition line of toys for McDonald's Happy Meals in 2020.

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In 2020, KAWS designed 'KAWS x McDonald's' collectible toys for Happy Meals, featuring his signature Companion characters.

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KAWS originally gained fame as a graffiti artist in New York City in the 1990s.

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He started as a graffiti writer, tagging 'KAWS' on billboards and bus shelters, which led to his rise in the art world.

5.

The cartoon character 'Companion' was originally designed as a tribute to SpongeBob SquarePants.

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Companion is actually based on Mickey Mouse, with gloves, shorts, and a rounded body, not SpongeBob.

6.

KAWS designed the cover art for Kanye West's album '808s & Heartbreak'.

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KAWS created the album cover featuring a heart-shaped balloon and his signature 'XX' eyes for Kanye West in 2008.

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KAWS' signature 'XX' eye design was inspired by Mickey Mouse.

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The 'XX' eyes actually originated from his early graffiti character 'Skull' and were influenced by cartoon skulls, not Mickey Mouse.

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KAWS' first major museum retrospective was held at the Brooklyn Museum in 2021.

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The 2021 exhibition 'KAWS: WHAT PARTY' at the Brooklyn Museum was his first comprehensive museum survey in the US.

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