Kenny Scharf
American · b. 1958
Painting and sculpture
DESCRIPTION
Kenny Scharf rose to prominence in the New York East Village art scene during the 1980s alongside contemporaries like Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. He is known for his 'Pop Surrealist' style, which blends street art energy with vibrant depictions of cartoon characters and cosmic, futuristic themes, often challenging the boundaries between high and low culture.