George Condo

George Condo, born on December 10, 1957, in Concord, New Hampshire, is a prominent American artist known for his unique style that blends figuration and abstraction, often referred to as "Psychological Cubism." Condo studied art history and music theory at the University of Massachusetts in Lowell before moving to New York City, where he became an influential figure in the East Village art scene during the 1980s. He briefly worked at Andy Warhol’s Factory and became associated with artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring.

Condo's work is characterized by grotesque, cartoonish figures with exaggerated features, blending elements of Old Master portraiture, cubism, and pop art. His paintings often explore themes of human consciousness and the complexities of the human psyche. Notable series include "The Cracked Cardinal," "Noble Woman," and "The Secretary." His influence extends beyond visual arts, impacting contemporary writers and musicians. He has collaborated with notable figures like William S. Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg and created album covers for Kanye West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy."

Condo has had major exhibitions worldwide, including retrospectives at the New Museum in New York, the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., and the Long Museum in Shanghai. His works are held in prestigious collections such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, and the Tate Modern in London.

Despite health challenges, including vocal cord cancer in 2015, Condo continues to produce significant work, exploring themes of life, death, and the human condition. He currently resides in New York City.