“The guiding principle to my work is to reach out beyond the elitist boundaries of fine art and connect to popular culture through my art. My personal ambition has always been to live the example.”
Kenny Scharf came to prominence in New York City’s East Village art scene in the early 1980s. Alongside his roomate Keith Haring and close friend Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kenny Scharf pioneered art accessibility by connecting to popular culture through commercial projects and brand collaborations. Known for his pop-surrealist paintings, his practice spans painting, sculpture, fashion, video, performance art, and street art.
