
Blame Game
11 works

Ups and Downs No. 6, 2013
Screen print
35 x 23 in 88.9 x 58.4 cm
Edition
Edition of 100 plus 20APs
This vibrant screenprint showcases KAWS's signature Companion character rendered in brilliant pink against a stark black background. The figure appears in a contemplative pose, hands covering its eyes in the artist's iconic gesture of vulnerability and introspection. The screenprint medium allows for bold, saturated colors and crisp graphic lines that emphasize the work's pop art sensibility. Created in an edition format, the piece demonstrates KAWS's mastery of printmaking techniques while maintaining the immediacy and impact of his larger works. Part of the celebrated Ups and Downs series from 2013, this work represents a pivotal moment in KAWS's evolution from street artist to globally recognized contemporary phenomenon. The series explores themes of emotional complexity beneath seemingly simple cartoon forms, a duality that has captivated collectors and institutions worldwide. This screenprint offers an accessible entry point into KAWS's market while retaining the artistic integrity and cultural relevance that define his most sought-after pieces. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
Price on Application
Auction History
UPS AND DOWNS · KAWS · Phillips · 2025-01 · $74,606
UPS AND DOWNS · KAWS · Phillips · 2024-10 · $53,340
UPS AND DOWNS · KAWS · Phillips · 2024-04 · $48,260
Ups and Downs · KAWS · Christie's · 2023-10 · $8,226
UPS AND DOWNS: one plate · KAWS · Phillips · 2022-10 · $8,190
UNTITLED, from UPS AND DOWNS · KAWS · Phillips · 2022-06 · $17,537
Ups and Downs · KAWS · Sotheby's · 2022-04 · $138,600
UPS AND DOWNS: ONE PRINT · KAWS · Sotheby's · 2020-09 · $17,621
UPS AND DOWNS: ONE PRINT · KAWS · Sotheby's · 2020-09 · $17,621

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