Lee Quinones

Lee Quinones

Lee Quinones is a celebrated American artist and street culture icon, known for his large-scale colorful mural art. His signature style consists of bold, graffiti-inspired pieces which often incorporate socio-political messages. Few of his iconic works include 'Lil Wil Power' (1978), 'Fly Car' (1978), and 'Cayman Islands' (1980). Quinones was born in New York City and raised in the South Bronx, where he developed his street art skills early in his childhood. During the 1970s, he was a primary figure in the emergence of hip-hop and graffiti culture in New York City. Quinones has since gone on to gain global recognition as a leading figure in the art world. His work has been featured in various American and international galleries, and he has been celebrated for creating a new art form and inspiring young urban artists all around the world.

Lee Quinones, mural artist, street art, graffiti culture.

— Mei Wang