Dash Snow

Painter and photographer known for street art

Dash Snow - Painter and photographer known for street art
Born

July 27th, 1981
43 years ago

Died

2009
16 years ago — 28 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1981, this artist gained prominence in the early 2000s. Primarily recognized for unique street art and mixed media works, which reflected urban culture and personal experiences. Snow utilized photography to document his life and the environments he inhabited. His exhibitions included influential showcases that captured the attention of the contemporary art scene. The artist's work often explored themes of rebellion, identity, and the ephemerality of life. He passed away in 2009, leaving behind a body of work that continues to influence new generations of artists.

Exhibited in major galleries including New York's Deitch Projects

Produced the collaborative series 'The New York City of Dash Snow'

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