Summary
Along the Way (Grey) is a 2019 open edition vinyl released through KAWS's KAWSONE webshop on March 5, 2019 at $380 retail. The 10.5-inch sculpture depicts two Companion figures side by side, arms draped over each other's shoulders, heads bowed and eyes cast downward — a composition KAWS first presented in 2013 and later monumentalized as an 18-foot wooden version installed in the Brooklyn Museum's lobby, now in that museum's permanent collection. The grey colorway renders both figures in Companion's classic mid-grey with black accents at the eyes and gloves. It released in three colorways — black, brown, and grey — as an unnumbered open edition.
Why It Matters
Along the Way is the mutual-support image in KAWS's vocabulary: neither figure carries the other, they hold each other up. That distinguishes it from Share and Take, where the relationship is protective and one-directional. The direct line to the Brooklyn Museum installation gives the vinyl an unusually strong institutional pedigree for an open edition — collectors are buying a desk-scale version of a work a major museum acquired. It was one of the fastest sellers of the 2019 drops.
Collector Perspective
With 76 recorded resales and a median around $525 against $380 retail, the grey Along the Way trades actively and holds a consistent premium. The recorded range runs $100 to $750 — a tighter spread than most open editions, reflecting how recognizable the two-figure sculpt is and how rarely it turns up in rough condition. Demand is driven by the Brooklyn Museum association and by collectors completing the named-sculpture series; the grey colorway sits between the black and brown in trading depth. The latest recorded sale in our dataset is June 2026, so the market remains current.
FAQ
What does Along the Way depict?
Two Companion figures standing side by side with arms over each other's shoulders and heads bowed. KAWS debuted the composition in 2013; it reads as two figures consoling or supporting one another.
What is the edition size of Along the Way (Grey)?
It is an unnumbered open edition. KAWS did not publish a production quantity for the 2019 vinyl release, and individual figures are not numbered.
Is the figure signed by KAWS?
No. Open edition vinyls are not individually signed. Authentic examples carry molded copyright and production stamps on the underside of the figures' feet.
How do I avoid buying a fake?
Counterfeits of the 2019 open editions circulate widely. Check the foot markings, the seam work where the two figures join, and box print quality — and buy from a trusted dealer who guarantees authenticity.
Is this the same work as the sculpture in the Brooklyn Museum?
Same composition, different object. KAWS installed an 18-foot African hardwood version of Along the Way in the Brooklyn Museum lobby in 2015, and the museum acquired it. The 2019 vinyl is the production-scale edition of that image.