George Condo is an American contemporary artist known for his eclectic style that combines elements of classical painting with contemporary art, cartoonish imagery, and popular culture. He was born on June 10, 1957, in Concord, New Hampshire, USA.
Condo studied art history and music theory at the University of Massachusetts Lowell before moving to New York City in 1979 to pursue a career in art. He quickly gained recognition for his unique style, which was heavily influenced by the work of Pablo Picasso and Willem de Kooning.
Condo's paintings often feature distorted and grotesque characters, drawing from his interest in the dark and absurd aspects of humanity. His works have been described as a fusion of traditional European painting with American pop culture, and he has collaborated with artists such as Kanye West and Jay-Z.
Condo's art has been exhibited in numerous solo and group shows in galleries and museums around the world. He has received several awards for his work, including the Francis J. Greenburger Award and the Skowhegan Medal for Painting. Condo continues to be an influential figure in the contemporary art world, and his work has been featured in major collections including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Modern in London.