Kenny Scharf

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kenny Scharf
Occupation	Painter
Date Of Birth	Nov 23, 1958(1958-11-23)
Age	66
Birthplace	Los Angeles
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Kenny Scharf Biography

Kenny Scharf is one of the most popular and richest Painter who was born on November 23, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Artist who is known for depicting pop culture icons like The Flintstones, or caricatures of middle-class Americans in an apocalyptic settings. He has amassed over 110,000 followers on Instagram.

He worked alongside Jean-Michel Basquiat in the East Village of New York in the 1980s.

In the East Village of the 1980s, Scharf began his trademark Cosmic Caverns, immersive black light and Day-Glo paint installations that also function as ongoing disco parties. The first was known as the “Cosmic Closet” and was installed in 1981 in the Times Square apartment he shared with Keith Haring. During this period, he also had important shows at Fun Gallery (1981) and Tony Shafrazi (1984), before seeing his work embraced by museums, such as the Whitney, which selected him for the 1985 Whitney Biennial. Art scribe Demetria Daniels writing in Downtown Magazine said about his work that it… “leaves you with hope, joy, play and optimism, and a sense of love….” Recently, Scharf had a one-person exhibition at the Hammer Museum. And, in 2017, he mounted “BLOX and BAX”, his latest one-person exhibition at Honor Fraser Gallery in Los Angeles (his fifth with the gallery). Also in 2017 his work was featured in the large group exhibition “Fast Forward: Painting From the 1980s” at the Whitney Museum. In October 2017, Scharf’s work will be included in the exhibition “Club 57: Film, Performance, and Art in the East Village, 1978–1983” at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Scharf is also known for welcoming collaborations with popular culture and merchandising opportunities. He did the cover art for the B-52s’ fourth studio album, Bouncing off the Satellites and, in 2002, he created and wrote the pilot for an animated series called The Groovenians for Adult Swim. He has appeared in the documentaries The Universe of Keith Haring and The Nomi Song, about his friend, opera singer Klaus Nomi, as well as 2016’s Kenny Scharf’s World: ART/new york No. 69 by Paul Tschinkel

He was born in Los Angeles, California.

Kenny Scharf Net Worth

Kenny Scharf is one of the richest Painter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kenny Scharf 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He received his B.F.A. at the School of Visual Arts in New York, New York in 1980.

He created and wrote the pilot for Adult Swim’s The Groovenians.

Kenny Scharf (born 1958) is an American painter who lives in Los Angeles. California. He was born in Los Angeles and moved to Manhattan, New York City to receive his B.F.A. in 1980 with a major in painting at the School of Visual Arts . He is known for his participation in the interdisciplinary East Village art scene during the 1980s alongside Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. His do-it-yourself practice spanned painting, sculpture, fashion, video, performance art, and street art. Growing up in post-World War II Southern California, Scharf was fascinated by television and the futuristic promise of modern design. His works often consist of pop culture icons, such as the Flintstones and the Jetsons, or caricatures of middle-class Americans in an apocalyptic science fiction setting.

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Who is Kenny Scharf Dating?

According to our records, Kenny Scharf married to Tereza Goncalves. As of December 1, 2023, Kenny Scharf’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Kenny Ranked on the list of most popular Painter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kenny Scharf celebrates birthday on November 23 of every year.

What is Kenny Scharf famous for?

Kenny Scharf is a painter and installation artist associated with the Lowbrow movement ( an underground visual art movement that arose in the Los Angeles area in the late 1970s), and is best known for work inspired by comic books and pop culture.

How much are Kenny Scharf paintings worth?

Kenny Scharf’s work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from 52 USD to 983,175 USD , depending on the size and medium of the artwork.

Where is Kenny Scharf from?

Los Angeles, CA

Who represents Kenny Scharf?

Galleries. On Ocula, the artist is represented by Almine Rech and Baik Art. Recent exhibitions hosted by Almine Rech include Salon de Peinture (2021), Retrouvailles (2021), and Vaxi Nation (2021).