Brad Downey

Brad Downey, born in 1980 in Louisville, Kentucky, is an artist who defies easy categorisation. Downey's nomadic childhood laid the groundwork for his globe-trotting artistic career. In 1998 he cut his teeth studying film at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, where he directed a documentary on street art that caught the eye of the art world. In 2003, Downey hopped across the pond to London's prestigious Slade School of Art, honing his skills in painting and sculpture.
Known as the "most known unknown artist," Downey's work is a cocktail of subversive public art, slapstick humour, and razor-sharp social commentary. His artistic playground spans from the bustling streets of Berlin to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, leaving no corner of the world untouched by his creative mischief. Downey's art consistently pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. Now based in Berlin, Downey continues to shake up the art world with his unpredictable blend of sculpture, performance, and urban intervention. His work, which has been showcased in galleries from Dubai to Helsinki, proves that art doesn't need a stuffy museum to make an impact – sometimes, all it takes is a keen eye and a willingness to see the extraordinary in the ordinary.