KAWS: FAMILY
November 15, 2025–May 3, 2026
Solo Exhibition
Curated by Daryl McCurdy
Image: KAWS FAMILY, 2021. SFMOMA, San Francisco.
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Overview
Today’s LOVE LETTER TO ART is to SFMOMA’s KAWS: FAMILY, on view through May 3, 2026.
KAWS: FAMILY, curated by Daryl McCurdy, marks Brian Donnelly’s first major West Coast museum exhibition, spanning three decades of his distinctive, emotionally resonant work. Featuring paintings, drawings, sculptures, and his iconic character-based figures drawn from pop culture, the show underscores his ability to balance playfulness with something more tender and introspective. At its center is FAMILY (2021), a monumental bronze sculpture of COMPANION, BFF, and CHUM—recast as a quiet, affectionate family unit that speaks to connection, vulnerability, and shared humanity.
Preview of KAWS: FAMILY. SFMOMA, San Francisco.
Shown here:
1) Here’s a peek inside SFMOMA’s KAWS: FAMILY
2) At the center is FAMILY (2021), where COMPANION, BFF, and CHUM are reimagined as a quiet, affectionate family unit.
3) The exhibition spans three decades of Brian Donnelly’s work, balancing playful, pop-driven imagery with something more tender and introspective.
4) His work taps into something familiar yet slightly uncanny—somewhere between Sesame Street, Mickey Mouse, and the Grim Reaper—speaking to the inner child in a way that’s both comforting and a bit unsettling.
5) It’s also one of the more polarizing shows I’ve seen in a while—there’s been a noticeable range of reactions from visitors and critics alike.
6) That tension feels reflective of the moment we’re in—where perceptions around tech, media, and culture are shifting in real time.
7) KAWS with his Monster Series
8) Create your own KAWS-inspired digital friend…
I haven’t sat down to write an exhibition review with such a polarizing artist since the Schnabel show at the Legion of Honor back in 2018. To see a show trigger this much animosity—I’ve heard it from friends, other writers, and as hearsay from SFMOMA staff regarding museum visitors—is quite fascinating, in that it reflects a tipping point in perception. As it seems, prior to the mass introduction of AI, the public was completely enamored with Donnelly.
In today’s world with public opinion so affected by the influence of AI and oligarchs manipulating the news and social media, where critical thinking has been replaced with ChatGPT, and as the Bay Area is the tech capital of the world and KAWS has acquired the stereotype of art for tech bros, and with the fear of tech and AI rampant (and for good reason), there is a huge level of distrust—hence disdain—for things relating to tech, and that includes art.
That said, I liked the show. I think KAWS is a talented artist who gets it—it being Pop Art. As an art writer for almost two decades, I’ve researched and written about many artists, including Warhol, Murakami, and Thiebaud, and the one thing they all have in common is that they’ve cracked the Pop Art code. Pop Art speaks to one’s inner child through images evoking pleasure and/or discomfort—Warhol’s Campbell’s soup cans, for instance, were directly linked to his childhood meals. Twenty-five years from now, people may not remember the name KAWS, but they will recognize his art, which is sort of a mixture between Sesame Street, Mickey Mouse, and the Grim Reaper.
KAWS fans will adore this show (apparently, they enthusiastically bought out the merch several times). Pop Art lovers should definitely go—and anyone curious about this controversial figure in the art world should see it as well.
The exhibition’s accompanying catalogue by Jim Sheddon and Julian Cox can be purchased at the SFMOMA store for $49.95/$44.96 (members) and on Amazon as well.
🗓 KAWS: FAMILY is on view until May 3, 2026 at SFMOMA in San Francisco’s Yerba Buena arts district.
💌 Did you see the show(s) or try any of our recommendations? What did you think? Let us know in the comments (in the Reviews section located on the second tab at the top of the page).
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⭐ SFMOMA EXHIBITIONS:
- KAWS: FAMILY | Presents the artist’s first major West Coast survey, showcasing three decades of paintings, sculptures, collaborations, and iconic characters that blend pop culture with themes of kinship, emotion, and shared experience. (Floor 4) *Post to follow soon. | Nov. 15, 2025–May 3, 2026
- (Re)Constructing History | This three-gallery exhibition inspired by Carrie Mae Weems’s Constructing History explores how photography can both document the present and reveal layered, often painful histories—featuring powerful works by Nona Faustine, Carla Williams, and Dawoud Bey that reframe American power, visual traditions, and Black life through a contemporary lens. | Oct. 4, 2025–May 3, 2026
- Reimagined: The Fisher Collection at 10 features nearly 250 works by 35 artists and marks a complete transformation of the Fisher Collection since it opened to the public as part of SFMOMA’s building expansion in 2016. | Opens April 18, 2026
- Bay Area Walls: Artist Commissions + Features | Gene Luen Yang: Bay Area Hoops on Floor 2; Jenifer K Wofford: VMD/Vicki Manalo Draves mural on Floor 3. David Huffman: Portals mural on Floor 5 | Closes June 2026
- People Make This Place: SFAI Stories | Tribute show to the San Francisco Art Institute showcasing works and archival objects by 50+ alumni and faculty. (Floor 2) | Closes July 5, 2026
- New Work: Sheila Hicks | Ex-pat Sheila Hicks’ first solo exhibition at SFMOMA showcases her fiber sculptures and installations of varying sizes, inspired by her seven decades of global travels and life in Paris. (Floor 4) | Closes Aug. 9, 2026
- Kara Walker’s Fortuna and the Immortality Garden (Machine) (Ground Floor) *Post to follow soon | Closes June 1, 2026
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- Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal explores the story behind one of the most iconic works in the museum’s collection and looks at how this 1905 painting—shocking at the time of its debut—has influenced artists and charmed audiences for more than 120 years. | May 16, 2026–Sept. 13, 2026
- Feel the Beat: Dance in Photographs explores the relationship between photography and dance. | Opens May 16, 2026
- Graciela Iturbide: Between Two Worlds is an expansive retrospective for the Mexico-based photographer. | Opens July 11, 2026
- RM x SFMOMA brings together 200 works from the personal collection of RM, of 21st-century K-pop icons BTS, and SFMOMA in a rare dialogue between modern Korean and international contemporary art. | Oct. 3, 2026–Feb. 7, 2027
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- Reflections from a Cinematic Cesspool: Planet Mike Film Screening re: People Make This Place: SFAI Stories on April 30, 2026 from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Reflections from a Cinematic Cesspool: George’s Sphere Film Screening re: People Make This Place: SFAI Stories on May 2, 2026 from 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Last Look for Members — KAWS: FAMILY on May 2 & 3, 2026 from 10:00–12:00 p.m.
- MAKE! with SCRAP: Klee Masks inspired by artists Paul Klee and Ray Johnson on May 3, 2026 from 11:00 a.m–2:00 p.m. (Free to the public. Museum admission not required.) SCRAP educators will help you transform ordinary materials into extraordinary make-and-take art projects.
- Anselm Film Screening re: Memory and Matter: Personal and Collective Histories (part of Reimagined: The Fisher Collection at 10) on May 7, 2026 from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
- MAKE! with SCRAP: Family Studio: Think BIG! inspired by Claes Oldenburg + Coosje van Bruggen: Thinking Big on May 10, 2026 from 10:00 a.m–1:00 p.m. (FREE to the public. Museum admission not required.) SCRAP educators will help you transform ordinary materials into extraordinary make-and-take art projects.
- Closing Celebration: The Things We Use to Make the Things We Must Artist Talk with Leah Rosenberg on May 14, 2026 from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Free with RSVP.
- Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal Member Previews on May 14, 2026 from 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.; May 15 from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; May 16 from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
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- On Creative Courage: Artists in Conversation (MOTHER X SFMOMA feat. Cátia Chien, Anna Chiu, Mac Barnett and Katie Hintz-Zambrano, founder and editor of MOTHER and In Good Company) on May 17, 2026 from 2:00p.m.–3:00 p.m. Free with RSVP.
- Larry Sultan — Water Over Thunder: Selected Writings Live Film Film Screening and Discussion (Free with RSVP) on May 21, 2026 from 6:00–9:00 p.m.
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- Jane on Third (street level), Amanda Michael’s local café chain named for her daughter, serves housemade baked goods, breakfast, sandwiches, and salads—perfect for a quick snack or leisurely lunch. Open to the public, MUSEUM ADMISSION NOT REQUIRED. Hours: Mon.–Fri. 9:00–5:00 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. 10:00–5:00 p.m.
⭐ SFMOMA NEARBY ART:
- MUSEUMS: YBCA ON VIEW: Diedrick Brackens: gather tender nightis the Bay Area solo debut of Diedrick Brackens, presenting luminous handwoven tapestries that explore tenderness, migration, and queer connection to the natural world through richly dyed cotton and acrylic fiber. ON VIEW: Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements is a multimedia exhibition celebrating the resilience, creativity, and resistance of Bay Area queer and trans communities through murals, rare archival photography, and contemporary video—featuring artists including Ester Hernández and materials from the GLBT Historical Society. Runs March 13–Aug. 23, 2026. | 1-min walk
- MUSEUMS: MoAD ON VIEW: UNBOUND: Art, Blackness & the Universe explores Blackness as infinite and cosmically expansive, featuring global artists including Lorna Simpson and Rashaad Newsome across painting, sculpture, installation, and video. Runs Oct. 1, 2025–Oct. 16, 2026. ON VIEW: Jasmine Ross: Beauty Plus documents the closure of a Black-owned beauty supply store, revealing the tension between empowerment, community, and the commodification of Black identity. Runs March 18–May 31, 2026. | 2-min walk
- GALLERIES: Berggruen Gallery ON VIEW: Rachel Simon Marino: Running on Air | Runs March 12–April 30, 2026. ON VIEW: John Alexander: Nature Observed | Runs March 12–April 30, 2026. UPCOMING: Michael Gregory: Far Side of Town and Darren Waterston: A Tiny Radiance in a Dark Place | Runs May 7–June 25, 2026. *Opening Reception + Artist and Curator Talks on May 7, 2026 from 4:00–7:00 p.m. | 1-min walk from SFMOMA’s Howard Street entrance.
- PUBLIC ART: Revelation, the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial fountain and several others at Yerba Buena Gardens (see LINK for additional works at Yerba Buena Gardens) | 1-min walk
⭐ SFMOMA NEARBY DINING
- Tropisueño | Taqueria by day and a full-service restaurant and bar by night with a warm, relaxed vibe. | 4-min walk
- Delarosa | Pizza and pasta. BOOK DELAROSA ON OPEN TABLE HERE| 4-min walk
- Amber India | Upscale Indian food w/ *Mon–Fri LUNCH SPECIALS starting at $18 & $32 Lunch Buffet! BOOK AMBER INDIA ON OPEN TABLE HERE| 4-min walk
- Metreon Food Hall | Budget-friendly assortment of food vendors i.e. burgers, salads, poke bowls, wraps, ramen. | 4-min walk
- The Harlequin | Cocktail bar w/Brooklyn vibes serving lunch (Thurs., Sat., Sun.) and dinner. *Check out their FABULOUS HAPPY HOUR 4:00–6:00 p.m. daily featuring $2 oysters and $11 cocktails. BOOK THE HARLEQUIN ON OPEN TABLE HERE | 7-min walk
A LOVE LETTER TO ART’S CASUAL DINING PICKS
- Ippudo | Cozy, modern ramen restaurant with a full bar. *Check out their DAILY HAPPY HOUR from 3:00–6:00 p.m. | 3-min walk
- Oren’s Hummus | Delicious Israeli food in a casual friendly setting. *Check out their AMAZING HAPPY HOUR Mon–Thurs 3:00–5:00 p.m. | 3-min walk
- Fang | Cantonese cuisine from the Fang family of House of Nanking. As seen on Chef Dynasty: House of Fang (oh, I like that Peter Fang!), chefs Kathy and Peter Fang blend tradition with charm. BOOK FANG ON OPEN TABLE HERE | 4-min walk
💖 A LOVE LETTER TO ART’S ROMANTIC DINING PICKS
- The Pied Piper | Old world bar + food + Maxfield Parrish’s Pied Piper painting in SF’s historic Palace Hotel. BOOK THE PIED PIPER ON OPEN TABLE HERE | 6-min walk
- The Cavalier | I love the English hunting lodge meets chic gastropub vibes, thanks to the vision of designer extraordinaire Ken Fulk. *CHECK OUT THEIR FANTASTIC HAPPY HOURS: Mon–Sat 4:00–6:00 p.m.; Fri & Sat 9:00–10:00 p.m. Includes $10 Cocktails & Apps under $20! The MARLOWE BURGER is a SF classic. BOOK THE CAVALIER ON OPEN TABLE HERE | 7-min walk
A LOVE LETTER TO ART RECOMMENDS
More nearby suggestions are always welcome. Feel free to add in the comments!
SFMOMA NEARBY ART
YBCA | Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night | March 13–Aug. 23, 2026 | 701 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94103
The artist’s first solo exhibition in the Bay Area.
YBCA | Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements | March 13–Aug. 23, 2026 | 701 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94103
A multimedia exhibition exploring the resilient beauty, cultural richness, and fierce resistance of Bay Area queer and trans communities.
Museum of the African Diaspora | Art, Blackness & the Universe | Oct. 1, 2025–Oct. 16, 2026 | 685 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
UNBOUND: Art, Blackness & the Universe is a groundbreaking exhibition that explores the intersections of Blackness and the cosmos. The show invites visitors to reimagine Blackness not as fixed or earthbound, but as infinite—expansive, unknowable, and cosmically rich.
Museum of the African Diaspora | Beauty Plus | March 18–May 31, 2026. | 685 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Beauty Plus commemorates the closure of the 31 year-old, second Black-owned beauty supply in New Haven, Connecticut. Over three months, Ross documented the store?s final days with her 4 x 5 film camera, honoring owner Mel, while revealing a layered narrative of small business ownership, communal care, and Black survival.
Public Art | Visit Yerba Buena | 750 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103
The variety of dazzling public art in Yerba Buena Gardens by noted artists from around the globe will surprise, delight, and intrigue. A glass ship rises from the earth, a bronze statue greets visitors, and a robotic sculpture comes to life with your help. Tributes to Martin Luther King,…
Berggruen Gallery | 10 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Berggruen Gallery specializes in the exhibition and sale of 20th-century American and European paintings, drawings, sculpture, and limited edition prints.
SFMOMA NEARBY DINING
Tropisueño Mexican Kitchen | Taqueria By Day, Full-Service Bar & Restaurant By Night! | 75 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA 94103
Inspired by a tropical dream of the Jaliscan coastline and the complex cuisines from the very diverse regions throughout Mexico. We proudly offer a quick-service Taqueria by day and a charming, full-service Restaurant by night. Our Bar is open from start to finish, so enjoy our excellent handcrafted cocktails everytime you visit!
Delarosa | All-Day, Roman-Style Pizzerias in California | 37 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA 94103
Delarosa is an all-day gathering place serving rustic Italian dishes, eclectic beers & craft cocktails in SF’s Marina, a second location in SF’s FiDi, and now open in Bishop Ranch, San Ramon, CA. Beloved for its Roman-style pizza, small plates, craft beer, Italian and Californian wines, and delicious craft cocktails, Delarosa and its interpretation of the classic and unpretentious beer and pizza pairing has made a mark on many locals’ and visitors’ must-visit lists.
Amber India | 25 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA 94103 | Book on OpenTable
Amber India - San Francisco, Fine Dining Indian cuisine. Read reviews and book now. *Check out their Mon–Fri LUNCH SPECIALS starting at $18 & $32 Lunch Buffet!
Dining at Metreon | *Metreon has many great casual dining options. | 135 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Visit Metreon, a four-story vertical shopping and entertainment center, located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, CA. Shop with us today!
The Harlequin | Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, Lounge and Event Space | 68 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
WELCOME TO THE HARLEQUIN: A Decadent Era of Cocktails and Dining in Downtown San Francisco. Party like it's 1923 while enjoying expertly crafted cocktails paired with New American cuisine. Our spaces are great for happy hours, group celebrations, date nights, private dining, and corporate events. Located steps from Moscone Center in the Yerba Buena neighborhood. *Check out their FABULOUS HAPPY HOUR 4:00–6:00 p.m. daily featuring $2 oysters and $11 cocktails
*A LOVE LETTER TO ART'S CASUAL PICK | IPPUDO Yerba Buena | 18 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA 94103
Discover the best tonkotsu ramen in San Francisco at Ippudo Yerba Buena – where deep, creamy pork broth and perfectly balanced noodles come together for an unforgettable bowl. Located in the heart of Yerba Buena, we proudly serve authentic Hakata-style ramen that’s rich in flavor and tradition. Explore our menu, check our hours, and reserve your table today for a true taste of Japan’s finest ramen. *Check out their DAILY HAPPY HOUR from 3:00–6:00 p.m.
*A LOVE LETTER TO ART'S CASUAL PICK | Oren’s Hummus | **Check out their AMAZING HAPPY HOUR Mon–Thurs 3 p.m.–5 p.m. | 71 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Our pita and hummus are prepared fresh numerous times throughout the day. We serve Angus beef, all natural chicken and 100% organic eggs, and we source most of our produce from local family farms.
*A LOVE LETTER TO ART'S CASUAL PICK | Fang | 660 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Trendy spot offering modern twists on Chinese staples in an upscale, Asian-influenced setting. The Fang family has been at the forefront of Chinese cuisine in San Francisco since opening their first restaurant, House of Nanking, on Kearny Street in 1988. Not only is our food different from other Chinese restaurants but our approach to Chinese food is also different. Oftentimes, customers will come back and ask for something they had a few months ago and by then we’ll have some other seasonal dish which they will then try. This creates ongoing opportunities for diners to experience our cuisine in a new and inspired way each time.
*A LOVE LETTER TO ART'S ROMANTIC PICK | The Pied Piper Bar and Lounge a the Palace Hotel | 2 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Steeped in rich history, the Pied Piper Bar at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco stands as a true testament to timeless elegance. Since its inception in 1909, this iconic establishment has welcomed generations of patrons, each experiencing its unique charm and allure. Named after the famous Maxfield Parrish mural that graces its walls, the Pied Piper Bar has witnessed countless moments of camaraderie, celebration, and connection. From its earliest days as a gathering place for locals and travelers alike, to its role as a backdrop for historical meetings, the bar's history is interwoven with the fabric of San Francisco's vibrant past.
*A LOVE LETTER TO ART'S ROMANTIC PICK | The Cavalier | 360 Jessie St, San Francisco, CA 94103
The Cavalier is a London-inspired brasserie, located adjacent to Hotel Zetta in San Francisco’s SoMA neighborhood. The upscale British influenced restaurant is brought to you by Executive Chef Jennifer Puccio and award-winning San Francisco designer, Ken Fulk. *CHECK OUT THEIR FANTASTIC HAPPY HOURS: Mon–Sat 4:00–6:00 p.m.; Fri & Sat 9:00–10:00 p.m. Includes $10 Cocktails & Apps under $20!
RELATED KAWS PUBLICATIONS
KAWS C10: The Paintings of KAWS Available on Amazon.com: Books
Michelin, the Simpsons, Mickey, Astroboy and Miffy all fall victim to KAWS in C10, the third publication from the Brooklyn based artist. Most well known for his appropriation and intervention of material from the advertising world in the early 1990s, KAWS has selected characters from toy, cartoon and comic book culture for his most recent body of work. Each page is a painting whose subject matter has been cleverly reworked with variations of his hallmark skull and crossbones.
Arkitip Issue No. 0041: OriginalFake / Kaws Available on Amazon.com: Books
OriginalFake is the brain child of the inimitable contemporary artist, KAWS. Arkitip and KAWS together have partnered with bag specialist Incase to create a custom designed laptop sleeve that will serve as the packaging for this special anniversary issue edition. Along with designing the packaging and issue edition, KAWS has curated the entire artist's sections of this issue. This is unprecedented in Arkitip's history. This partnership between vanguard designers and manufacturers flexing their renowned skills creates a one of a kind Arkitip edition.
Hypebeast Magazine Issue 16 (2016) Kaws Cover Available on Amazon.com: Books
HYPEBEAST Magazine Issue 16: The Projection Issue features a special cover designed by KAWS, marking the publication’s first artist-led cover. The issue includes a conversation with the artist on building a cross-disciplinary practice that spans toys, fashion, and fine art, and is presented with a limited-edition case. Also features No Vacancy Inn, Zane Lowe, Cav Empt and more.
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