MARK KOSTABI - One of the world's great artists
03/06/23 • 40 min
Mark Kostabi is a prolific, world renowned artist with over 30,000 paintings under his belt! In 1982, he moved to New York City and by 1984 he was already a prominent figure of the East Village art scene.. He is most known for his paintings of faceless figures which often comment on contemporary political, social and psychological issues. His paintings are displayed all over the world. He has designed album covers, a Swatch watch and public works throughout Italy where he divides his time between Rome and New York City.
In this exclusive interview on The Motivation Show we discuss:
-What are his six golden rules for success that have catapulted him to fame and fortune?
-Why the faceless figures in his art he is so renowned? What do they represent?
-What is he most concerned about in the world today that he reflecting in his art?
-Why did he move from NY from CA & why he thinks his career took off like wildfire in the East Village art scene of the day?
-Who were his artistic influences?
-What is he most proud of?
-How would he like to be remembered?
-What advice would he give anyone starting out today?
Mark's paintings are on display at Park West Gallery locations around the world including in New York City at Park West Gallery in Soho https://www.parkwestgallery.com/newyork/
Mark Kostabi is a prolific, world renowned artist with over 30,000 paintings under his belt! In 1982, he moved to New York City and by 1984 he was already a prominent figure of the East Village art scene.. He is most known for his paintings of faceless figures which often comment on contemporary political, social and psychological issues. His paintings are displayed all over the world. He has designed album covers, a Swatch watch and public works throughout Italy where he divides his time between Rome and New York City.
In this exclusive interview on The Motivation Show we discuss:
-What are his six golden rules for success that have catapulted him to fame and fortune?
-Why the faceless figures in his art he is so renowned? What do they represent?
-What is he most concerned about in the world today that he reflecting in his art?
-Why did he move from NY from CA & why he thinks his career took off like wildfire in the East Village art scene of the day?
-Who were his artistic influences?
-What is he most proud of?
-How would he like to be remembered?
-What advice would he give anyone starting out today?
Mark's paintings are on display at Park West Gallery locations around the world including in New York City at Park West Gallery in Soho https://www.parkwestgallery.com/newyork/
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