KAWS Will Launch A Garden-Wide Takeover At NYBG In 2027—250 Acres of Larger-Than-Life Art
NYBG just announced exciting news about its upcoming shows within the next two years, including a KAWS takeover set for 2027 . The limited-time show will blend his groundbreaking work against the Garden’s natural elements across 250 acres. “NYBG is proud to support the work of leading contemporary artists like KAWS” said Jennifer Bernstein, CEO and The William C. Steere Sr. President of the New York Botanical Garden. “Our exhibitions illuminate the rich intersection of art and nature, offering visitors new, creative ways to immerse themselves in beautiful botanical experiences, to deepen their appreciation for visual art and design, and to explore the wonders of nature.” Who is KAWS? ------------ KAWS, otherwise known as Brian Donnelly, is a Brooklyn-based American artist and designer who first got his start as a graffiti artist in the 90s. He’s most famous for his vibrant reimagining of pop culture icons and his signature “Companion” character. He works in large-scale sculptures, murals and paintings. You may recognize his work from the Brooklyn Museums previous exhibition *KAWS: WHAT PARTY* in 2021. When is KAWS coming to NYBG? ---------------------------- KAWS is set to takeover NYBG from May 22nd through October 24th, 2027 . What can visitors expect? ------------------------- KAWS will showcase site-specific installations and sculptures uniquely integrated against the backdrop of NYBG’s 250 acres. How do I get tickets? --------------------- It’s currently unclear whether admission to the KAWS exhibition will be included in general entry to the Garden or if there will be special ticketing like there was for Yayoi Kusama’s *KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature* show in 2021. However, NYBG just launched its two-year membership for unlimited visits to the Garden and Member access to all of the exciting shows coming in the next two years, including *KAWS* (2027). Where else has KAWS exhibited? ------------------------------ San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco, California (2025); Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas (2025); The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (2024); Parrish Art Museum, Water Mill, New York (2024); Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada (2023); Serpentine Gallery, London, United Kingdom (2022); Mori Arts Center Gallery, Tokyo, Japan (2021); The Brooklyn Museum, New York, New York (2021); The National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia (2019); Fire Station, Qatar Museums, Doha, Qatar (2019); Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, Missouri (2017); Yuz Museum, Shanghai, China (2017); Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Texas (2016); Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Longside Gallery, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (2016); Centro de Arte Contemporáneo, Málaga, Spain (2014); Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia (2013); High Art Museum, Atlanta, Georgia (2011); and Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, Ridgefield, Connecticut (2010). How do I stay updated? ---------------------- Keep visiting the NYBG website and follow both the Garden and KAWS on social media to be the first to know about ticket sales, program announcements and more. What other shows are coming to NYBG? ------------------------------------ Before KAWS takes over NYBG in 2027, *The Orchid Show: Mr Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle* will take place from February 7 through April 26, 2026, followed by *Flower Power* from May 23 through October 18, 2026, and of course, the *Holiday Train Show* from November 15, 2025 through January 11, 2026. Source: https://secretnyc.co/kaws-new-york-botanical-garden-2027/
