Mark Kostabi gained prominence during the Neo-Expressionist surge of 1980s New York with his distinctive, Surrealism-inspired compositions. His signature faceless figures—drifting through vividly colored, starkly geometric landscapes—captivated collectors, critics, and the East Village art scene. As his reputation grew, Kostabi exhibited widely both in New York and internationally, with his works fetching five-figure sums at auction. Beyond his paintings, his provocative media persona and extravagant three-story studio, "Kostabi World," served as both a spectacle and a critique of the art market’s increasing commercialization in the late 20th century.

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