Description
Bert & Ernie Art Toy by Sesame Street x Kaws- Brian Donnelly Limited Edition Vinyl Sculpture Collectible Artwork by Pop Street Artist.
2025 Out of Print Limited Edition Artwork Size 8x12.5 New In Box Stamped/Printed Foot Depicting Bert & Ernie Laughing Together from the Children's TV Show on PBS, Sesame Street by Artist Kaws- Brian Donnelly.
KAWS Brian Donnelly Bert and Ernie Art Toy Collaboration
The Bert and Ernie Art Toy by Sesame Street x KAWS is a standout example of how Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork continues to reinterpret global cultural icons through contemporary form. Created by Brian Donnelly, known professionally as KAWS, this 2025 limited edition vinyl sculpture brings two of the most recognizable characters from the PBS television series Sesame Street into the visual language that has defined Donnelly’s career. Produced as an officially licensed collaboration with Sesame Workshop, the sculpture measures approximately 12.5 inches tall and 10 inches wide and was released as a limited edition that is now out of print, reinforcing its status as a highly sought-after collectible.
Reimagining Bert and Ernie Through Street Pop Art
Bert and Ernie have long symbolized friendship, humor, and contrast in popular culture, making them ideal subjects for reinterpretation within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. KAWS preserves their instantly recognizable silhouettes, color palettes, and expressions while introducing his signature crossed-out eyes and refined sculptural proportions. The figures are shown standing together with arms around one another, emphasizing warmth and companionship. This pose adds emotional depth to the sculpture, aligning childhood nostalgia with the introspective tone that often runs through Donnelly’s character-based work. The bright striped shirts, bold footwear, and smooth vinyl surfaces create a strong visual impact while maintaining fidelity to the original designs.
Material Quality and Edition Details
Produced in high-quality vinyl, the Bert and Ernie Art Toy demonstrates precise molding, clean paint application, and careful attention to surface finish. The soles of the figures are stamped and printed with official markings, including character names, Sesame Workshop copyright information, and production details. Sold new in box, the artwork reflects the premium standards associated with KAWS releases, which are created for collectors rather than mass retail distribution. As with many of Donnelly’s collaborations, controlled production numbers and rapid sell-outs have elevated this piece within the secondary market, positioning it alongside other landmark character reinterpretations in his catalog.
Brian Donnelly and the Legacy of Character-Based Sculpture
Brian Donnelly was born in 1974 in the United States and rose to prominence in the New York graffiti scene during the 1990s. His early interventions involved altering advertising imagery in public spaces, a practice that laid the foundation for his later focus on familiar characters drawn from animation, entertainment, and commercial culture. Over time, Donnelly transitioned into sculpture, painting, and large-scale installations, becoming one of the most influential figures in contemporary Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. The Bert and Ernie Art Toy reflects his ongoing exploration of emotional connection, nostalgia, and mass media imagery, transforming beloved childhood figures into objects that resonate with adult collectors and art audiences alike.
Pop Culture, Nostalgia, and Contemporary Collecting
The Bert and Ernie Art Toy exists at the intersection of pop culture history and contemporary art practice. By collaborating with Sesame Street, KAWS bridges generations, inviting viewers to reconsider familiar characters through a new artistic lens. The sculpture functions both as a collectible design object and as a commentary on how shared cultural memories evolve over time. Within the broader landscape of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, this release reinforces the power of character-driven art to transcend age, medium, and context, solidifying its place as a meaningful and culturally resonant work within the expanding world of art toys and contemporary pop expression.
