Description
Oscar the Grouch 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 4x10 New In Box Stamped/Printed Foot Depicting Oscar the Grouch in Trash Can from the Children's TV Show on PBS, Sesame Street by Artist Kaws- Brian Donnelly.
KAWS Brian Donnelly Oscar the Grouch Art Toy Collaboration
The Oscar the Grouch Art Toy by Sesame Street x KAWS represents a significant crossover between pop culture history and contemporary Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. Created by Brian Donnelly, known professionally as KAWS, this limited edition vinyl sculpture released in 2025 reinterprets the iconic Sesame Street character through the artist’s unmistakable visual language. Standing approximately 10 inches tall and measuring 4 inches wide, the figure depicts Oscar emerging from his dented metal trash can, a defining symbol of the character since his debut on the PBS television series Sesame Street. The sculpture is officially licensed by Sesame Workshop, produced as a limited edition, and marked as out of print, reinforcing its collectible status within both art toy culture and contemporary pop art.
Reimagining a Cultural Icon Through Street Pop Art
Oscar the Grouch has long represented countercultural humor, cynicism, and outsider identity within children’s television, making him a natural subject for reinterpretation by KAWS. Brian Donnelly applies his signature sculptural approach to the character, maintaining Oscar’s textured green fur while introducing the exaggerated cartoon anatomy and refined surface detailing associated with KAWS collectibles. The trash can features realistic dents and metallic finishes, grounding the piece in physical realism while contrasting with the playful stylization of the figure itself. The sculptural form balances nostalgia with contemporary design, transforming a familiar television character into a gallery-worthy object aligned with Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork traditions that elevate everyday icons into fine art contexts.
Material, Craftsmanship, and Edition Details
Produced in high-quality vinyl, the sculpture demonstrates precise molding and paint application, with careful attention to texture, color saturation, and form. The base of the figure is stamped and printed with official licensing information, including the Oscar name, Sesame Workshop copyright, and country of manufacture. Sold new in box, the piece reflects the standards expected of limited edition art toys created for collectors rather than mass-market retail. As with many KAWS releases, scarcity and controlled production contribute to the artwork’s desirability, positioning it alongside other notable character-based sculptures within his broader body of work.
Brian Donnelly and the Legacy of Character-Based Art
Brian Donnelly, born in 1974 in the United States, emerged from the New York graffiti scene in the 1990s before transitioning into global prominence as a contemporary artist. His work frequently engages with widely recognized characters from animation, advertising, and entertainment, using them as vehicles to explore themes of consumerism, emotion, and cultural memory. The Oscar the Grouch Art Toy exemplifies Donnelly’s ongoing interest in remixing familiar imagery through the lens of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, bridging childhood nostalgia with adult collecting culture. By collaborating with Sesame Street, KAWS reinforces the evolving relationship between fine art, commercial licensing, and popular media, creating objects that resonate across generations while maintaining strong artistic identity.
