Kenny Scharf: A Cosmic Survey

Kenny Scharf initially made his mark on the New York art scene in the late 1970s with a series of group shows at the infamous Club 57, alongside other pioneering artists such as Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. ScharfÆs vibrant works reference everything from pop art and pop culture to abstract expressionism and staunch environmentalism. His paintings challenge long-standing stereotypes of monumental painting and muralism, while joyfully accomplishing the artistÆs stated purpose to ôbring art into everyday life.ö

Kenny Scharf: A Cosmic Survey is the first comprehensive book highlighting one of AmericaÆs most compelling and prolific artists. This bright and dynamic catalogue details the artistÆs career from the late 1970s through the present, includinghis work in painting, sculpture, video, and installation. Scharf emerges as a protean, if under-recognized figure, whose 40-year career bridges multiple eras, from the postmodern new figuration of the 1980s to the lasting popularity of street