
KAWS: FAMILY (installation view, SFMOMA); photo: Jason Schmidt
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
KAWS: FAMILY
Experience KAWS: FAMILY, the acclaimed artist's first major West Coast museum retrospective, showcasing three decades of work across paintings, sculptures, drawings, and collaborations. This landmark exhibition at SFMOMA centers on the monumental bronze sculpture "FAMILY" and explores how KAWS's distinctive cast of characters—drawn from pop culture and animated traditions—resonate emotionally with audiences. Through playful reinterpretations of familiar imagery, the show examines themes of connection, vulnerability, and cultural memory, inviting visitors to see themselves reflected in these beloved figures that have captivated global audiences across fine art, design, and collectible formats.