Momo (artist)

Momo, sometimes stylised as "MOMO" (born 1974, San Francisco), is an American artist. Originally from San Francisco, he is known for his post-graffiti murals and studio painting. Momo began his experimental outdoor work in the late 90s, working with homemade tools in public spaces.[1][2][3][4] Since 2009 he has been expanding his focus to include a substantial studio practice.[5] He is currently based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Notable mural commissions include Facebook, Pepsi,[6] the NFL,[7] the World Trade Center,[8] John Hancock Tower,[9] Art Production Fund NY, European Capital of Culture, the NYC DOT, and Yohji Yamamoto's Y-3.[10] Self organized walls in Jamaica, Sicily, and Arizona (2013, 2016, 2018), painted at the artists expense, have been important in demonstrating innovative techniques for a general audience free of the usual commercial concerns.[11]

In 2016 Maya Hayuk, MOMO, Swoon, and Faile inaugurated the new Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art in Brussels, with installations on five floors.[12] Solo shows the following year were held at Delimbo Gallery in Sevilla and Alice Gallery in Belgium, as well as an experimental group show with Mark Flood, Revok, and Paul Kremer at Library Street Collective in Detroit.[13] MOMO is a long-time collaborator with fellow artist Eltono.[14]