KAWS Curates ‘The Way I See It’ at The Drawing Center, NYC

The Drawing Center in New York City has unveiled an extraordinary exhibition curated by contemporary art sensation KAWS. Titled The Way I See It, this monumental show features over 350 artworks, handpicked from KAWS’s personal collection of more than 3,000 works on paper. It offers an eclectic mix of pieces that span across centuries, highlighting the diversity and personal taste of one of the most influential figures in today’s art world. This exhibition also underscores The Drawing Center’s unique focus on celebrating drawing as an essential medium, both historically and in contemporary practice. KAWS’s curation brings together a fascinating mix of artistic genres, drawing from the 20th and 21st centuries. The exhibition covers an expansive range of work, from comics and commercial illustrations to pieces pulled from graffiti black books, offering an intimate look into the creative process of artists across different disciplines. Notable works include pieces by Abstract Expressionist Willem de Kooning, the iconic comic artist R. Crumb, Pop Art pioneer Peter Saul, and celebrated sculptor H.C. Westermann. The exhibit also shines a spotlight on the legendary Pablo Picasso, whose work on paper continues to inspire and influence generations of artists. KAWS doesn’t stop with the established icons of...