The News Set
by KAWS
Year: 2018
Medium: Set of 9 Silkscreen
Size: 24″ in diameter, each (61 × 61 cm)
Edition of 100
A refined example of KAWS’ celebrated printmaking practice, Stay Steady (Presented as a complete suite of nine silkscreens, KAWS’ The News Set (2018) showcases the artist’s distinctive approach to contemporary imagery, with each work measuring 24 inches in diameter (61 × 61 cm). Released in a limited edition of 100, the series examines media, communication, and visual culture through bold graphic compositions. Its cohesive format, limited availability, and recognised significance make it a compelling acquisition for discerning collectors.
The News Set is a notable print series by KAWS that demonstrates the artist’s ability to transform everyday visual culture into collectible contemporary art. First introduced through KAWS’ studio and gallery edition practice, the work was created as a fine art print set rather than a street graffiti piece. While KAWS established his early reputation through public interventions and altered advertisements, The News Set reflects his mature approach to editioned works, where controlled production and refined composition became central.
The series explores the influence of media, headlines, and mass communication on modern identity. Through KAWS’ signature characters and visual language, The News Set transforms familiar news imagery into a commentary on information overload, consumer culture, and the way society connects through shared symbols. The work balances nostalgia with a critical view of contemporary media, creating a dialogue between popular imagery and fine art.
Collectors value The News Set for its complete presentation, limited availability, and importance within KAWS’ graphic works. Its rarity, recognizable style, and connection to the artist’s broader practice contribute to sustained demand among collectors worldwide.
At ArtLife Gallery, we view The News Set as a key example of KAWS’ ability to elevate familiar imagery into cultural commentary. Related to Blame Game, Piranhas When You’re Sleeping, and his Companion works, it represents the artist’s influential period of expanding street aesthetics into the international contemporary art market.
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The News Set
by KAWS
Year: 2018
Medium: Set of 9 Silkscreen
Size: 24″ in diameter, each (61 × 61 cm)
Edition of 100
A refined example of KAWS’ celebrated printmaking practice, Stay Steady (Presented as a complete suite of nine silkscreens, KAWS’ The News Set (2018) showcases the artist’s distinctive approach to contemporary imagery, with each work measuring 24 inches in diameter (61 × 61 cm). Released in a limited edition of 100, the series examines media, communication, and visual culture through bold graphic compositions. Its cohesive format, limited availability, and recognised significance make it a compelling acquisition for discerning collectors.
The News Set is a notable print series by KAWS that demonstrates the artist’s ability to transform everyday visual culture into collectible contemporary art. First introduced through KAWS’ studio and gallery edition practice, the work was created as a fine art print set rather than a street graffiti piece. While KAWS established his early reputation through public interventions and altered advertisements, The News Set reflects his mature approach to editioned works, where controlled production and refined composition became central.
The series explores the influence of media, headlines, and mass communication on modern identity. Through KAWS’ signature characters and visual language, The News Set transforms familiar news imagery into a commentary on information overload, consumer culture, and the way society connects through shared symbols. The work balances nostalgia with a critical view of contemporary media, creating a dialogue between popular imagery and fine art.
Collectors value The News Set for its complete presentation, limited availability, and importance within KAWS’ graphic works. Its rarity, recognizable style, and connection to the artist’s broader practice contribute to sustained demand among collectors worldwide.
At ArtLife Gallery, we view The News Set as a key example of KAWS’ ability to elevate familiar imagery into cultural commentary. Related to Blame Game, Piranhas When You’re Sleeping, and his Companion works, it represents the artist’s influential period of expanding street aesthetics into the international contemporary art market.