KAWS - Gone The work Gone by KAWS is a vinyl sculpture that combines iconic monumentality with narrative strength, reproducing in reduced scale one of the artist’s most celebrated installations. Measuring 35.6 × 38.1 × 10.2 cm, the piece depicts the iconic Companion carrying in its arms a figure rendered entirely in black, recognizable as BFF, another symbolic character from KAWS’s visual universe. The composition, evocative and theatrical, recalls classical poses from art history and religious sculpture, yet reinterpreted through the artist’s contemporary and pop language. The characters’ faces, marked by the emblematic “XX” eyes, convey a sense of vulnerability and empathy, in sharp contrast with the seemingly playful, cartoon-like aesthetic. The color choice, dominated by matte black for both the Companion and the BFF, intensifies the dramatic impact of the scene, transforming the work into a powerful visual narrative of fragility, support, and loss. Supplied with its original packaging, Gone reflects KAWS’s ongoing practice of breaking down the boundaries between contemporary art, popular culture, and collectible design, confirming his ability to transform figures born from mass culture into universal symbols of shared emotions. KAWS, Gone: Prices and Value Do not hesitate to contact us to receive more information about the work by KAWS, Gone and the other artist’s works for sale. Join the wonders of art thanks to the wide selection of works available on our website.
