Had a great time today meeting Jojo Anavim at his NYC studio, which is now home to Humans of Judaism’s first graffiti tag!
Jojo Anavim is from a Persian Jewish family and is an American visual artist based out of New York City.
As a child Anavim enrolled in art classes taught by Disney animator Al Baruch, creator of the legendary characters Captain Hook and Mighty Mouse. Anavim credits Baruch with instilling a creative confidence that led him to embrace art as more than a hobby early in his life. Much of Anavim’s work depict the nostalgia of the brands and packaging he was surrounded by during this time – down to the LifeSavers his grandmother would always carry in her purse.
Anavim’s artworks are part of permanent collections in museums and hotels around the globe – including Dream’s Downtown and Midtown Hotel, New York, NY; Coca-Cola Archives Museum, Atlanta, GA; New York Yankees City Seats Collection, New York, NY; and Surf Lodge Hotel, Montauk, NY. Anavim is also recognized for his commissions for NBA players, business moguls and top-charting musicians including Amar’e Stoudemire, Seth McFarlane, Selena Gomez, Big Sean, Sheldon Adelson, Paris Hilton and Daymond John.
Anavim’s work has been covered by global media publications including The New York Times, New York Post, Business Insider and Forbes – all highlighting the success of his career.
