About Mark Kostabi
Mark Kostabi, born in Los Angeles in 1960 to Estonian immigrants, is a provocative figure in the art world, known for his distinctive style and controversial approach to creation. After studying at California State University, Fullerton, Kostabi moved to New York in 1982, quickly becoming a prominent figure in the East Village art scene. His signature: faceless figures inhabit surreal, colourful worlds, often commenting on contemporary issues like love, technology, and modern anxieties.
In 1988, Kostabi founded "Kostabi World," a studio-gallery-office complex in New York where he employs numerous assistants to produce his art. This factory-like approach to art production, inspired by Andy Warhol, has been both praised and criticised. Kostabi's work can be found in over 50 permanent museum collections worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim.
Despite the controversy surrounding his methods, Kostabi's art continues to resonate with audiences globally. He divides his time between New York and Rome, constantly pushing boundaries and challenging perceptions of art creation and authorship in the contemporary art world.
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