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KAWS The Promise silkscreen print depicting two cartoon characters, one offering a globe to the other, exploring themes of care and legacy.

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// The Promise by KAWS, created in 2023, is a silkscreen print that captures the artist's iconic style, blending pop culture with emotional depth. The image features two of KAWS' signature characters, depicted in his familiar cartoon-inspired aesthetic. The larger figure offers a small globe to the smaller one, evoking themes of care, legacy, and responsibility. The characters’ crossed-out eyes and simplified forms convey a poignant yet universal message about generational hope and the fragile nature of our world. With a limited edition of 500 prints plus a few artist proofs, this piece continues KAWS’ exploration of contemporary society through familiar yet thought-provoking imagery.

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KAWS

The promise , 2023

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// The Promise by KAWS, created in 2023, is a silkscreen print that captures the artist's iconic style, blending pop culture with emotional depth. The image features two of KAWS' signature characters, depicted in his familiar cartoon-inspired aesthetic. The larger figure offers a small globe to the smaller one, evoking themes of care, legacy, and responsibility. The characters’ crossed-out eyes and simplified forms convey a poignant yet universal message about generational hope and the fragile nature of our world. With a limited edition of 500 prints plus a few artist proofs, this piece continues KAWS’ exploration of contemporary society through familiar yet thought-provoking imagery.

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