The American artist Todd James started his artistic career in the 1980s in New York City.

He was part of the city’s vibrant graffiti street art scene, creating works in subway tunnels, buildings, and other public spaces – known for their colourful, cartoonish, and humorous style, often incorporating social commentary, significantly influencing the street art movement.

James’ transition from street art to gallery art occurred in the 1990s, when his work began to gain recognition from the art world. Since then, he has exhibited his work globally, collaborated with top brands, and become a respected figure in the contemporary art scene.

Today his art is characterized by its bold, playful, and often provocative nature, blending elements of graffiti, abstract expressionism, and pop art to create vibrant, surreal works that frequently incorporate humor and irony.

Aside from painting his art spans multiple mediums, including murals and sculpture.

Murals

His murals are a strong reflection of his graffiti days.

Sculptures

They are surreal pieces, blending graffiti art influences and fantastical elements, challenging conventional perceptions of reality.

Venice Biennale

His paintings and installations have been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide, including both the 2001 and 2015 Venice Biennale – the Biennale is a prestigious international art exhibition held every two years in Venice, Italy. It is one of the most important and influential art events in the world, showcasing contemporary art, architecture, dance, music, and theater from around the globe.

Recent solo shows have been in New York, Paris, London, Tokyo, Brussels, and Copenhagen.  He also has also exhibited his work at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia, the Tate Museum in Liverpool, and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.