Brian Donnelly, also known as KAWS, is an American artist and designer born on November 4, 1974. He is best known for his use of a cast of figurative characters and motifs, some dating back to the beginning of his career in the 1990s, initially painted in 2D and later realized in 3D.

KAWS is a pop artist and designer who has made a name for himself designing limited edition toys and clothing.0 He is a world-renowned artist who exhibits in museums and galleries internationally. His art stands somewhere between fine art and global commerce.