APC ART is delighted to present *Running Snoopy (Brooklyn Museum Charity Edition)*, one of the most visually striking and desirable small-format editions ever released by KAWS. Published by the Brooklyn Museum in 2020 on the occasion of the artist's landmark retrospective, *KAWS: WHAT PARTY?*, this beautifully executed work is a hand-pulled silkscreen print in colors on Saunders Waterford 425gsm Hi White fine art paper. The work is hand signed, dated, and numbered by the artist and measures **9 x 10 inches**, with optional museum-quality framing measuring **13 x 14 inches**.

Unlike the vast majority of examples currently offered on the secondary market, this work has **never been framed or displayed**. It remains in pristine, as-issued condition and will arrive exactly as it was received directly from the Brooklyn Museum in 2020, complete with its original museum packaging (Masterpak). Few examples remain in this untouched state, making it particularly appealing to discerning collectors seeking the finest possible example.

This particular variant is derived from KAWS' celebrated **"Tension"** body of work, borrowing its bold geometric abstraction and unmistakable color language. Rich cobalt blue, deep crimson, olive green, burgundy, charcoal, aqua and chocolate brown intersect across the instantly recognizable Snoopy silhouette, creating a dynamic composition filled with movement and energy. The overlapping planes of color appear almost sculptural, transforming the familiar Peanuts character into a sophisticated study of form, balance and contemporary abstraction. The result is a work that is simultaneously playful, elegant and undeniably modern.

Few contemporary artists have had a greater impact on twenty-first century art than KAWS. From his early interventions on advertising billboards to major museum exhibitions around the globe, Brian Donnelly has successfully bridged the worlds of fine art, design, sculpture, fashion and popular culture. His works reside in many of the world's most important private and institutional collections, while his editions continue to attract one of the strongest international collector bases in contemporary art.

The Brooklyn Museum's *WHAT PARTY?* exhibition is widely regarded as one of the defining moments of KAWS' career. The exhibition introduced his work to an even broader museum audience while celebrating more than two decades of artistic innovation. Released exclusively in conjunction with this blockbuster exhibition, the Brooklyn Museum charity editions have become some of the artist's most sought-after contemporary releases.

In 2020, APC ART was fortunate enough to acquire **one example of every Brooklyn Museum charity variant directly from the museum**. After carefully placing these works into important collections over the past several years, we are now down to **our final two examples**. We are continually approached by collectors searching specifically for these die-cut editions, and in our opinion, these final remaining variants are among the strongest and most aesthetically successful of the entire release.

Visually, this work is simply breathtaking. The vibrant interplay of saturated blues, vivid reds and rich earth tones creates extraordinary depth within the die-cut silhouette, while the crisp white negative space surrounding the figure allows the composition to appear almost as though it is floating within the frame. It is a remarkably sophisticated work that rewards prolonged viewing and perfectly demonstrates KAWS' extraordinary understanding of color, composition and visual restraint.

From an investment perspective, this represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of KAWS' increasingly scarce museum editions. The combination of direct Brooklyn Museum provenance, pristine never-framed condition, original Masterpak packaging, hand-signed status, and dwindling market availability continues to make these charity editions highly sought after by both established collectors and new entrants to the contemporary art market. As demand for significant KAWS editions continues to grow, examples in untouched condition have become increasingly difficult to source.

The work is **in hand** and will ship immediately from **Atlanta, Georgia**.

As with all works offered by APC ART, we are pleased to offer **true museum-quality archival framing** and preservation consultation services. Please feel free to inquire regarding our custom framing options.

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Provenance
Purchased direct from the Brooklyn Museum in 2020. 
Attached to the Masterpak is a hand numbered image of the work, printed by the museum and attached by the museum that serves as COA. 

Condition
The work is new in the original masterpak as issued by the Brooklyn museum.