There is a bit of Felix the Cat here, a little of Mickey Mouse (especially when it comes to the look of his gloves, shorts and shoes) and even a hint of the ghouls from the Silly Symphonies classic, 'The Skeleton Dance'. One of his most famous creations is the 'Companion', a greyscale skeleton that resembles a mashup of various icons from the golden age animation. If you are not familiar with Kaws (whose real name is Brian Donnelly) he is a painter, sculpture, graffitist and even collectable toy designer, known for his distinctive characters. It is worth noting that 'Fortnite,' aside from being a popular gaming title, has been home to countless pop culture collab, which spans from fashion brands, Hollywood titles, and even sought-after Kpop artists.Read more 'Back 4 Blood' Ignores Players' Demands With a Tacked-On Single Player ModeĪmerican street artist Kaws (often stylized as KAWS) has collaborated with Fortnite on a brand-new Halloween skin, which will only be available in the game's item shop for a limited period of time. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION `Īs per HighSnobiety's report, the latest crossover between a famed American designer and artist, Kaws, or Brian Donnelly in real life, comes after the massive collaboration of 'Fortnite' with the high-end fashion brand, Balenciaga. The exhibition chronicles KAWS's twenty-five-year practice, featuring graffiti drawings, paintings, smaller collectibles, furniture, recent augmented reality projects, and sculptures.

(Photo : by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)Ī person walks past art work by American artist and designer KAWS, whose real name is Brian Donnelly, during a preview of the exhibit 'KAWS: WHAT PARTY' at the Brooklyn Museum on Februin New York City.

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