JM Rizzi (JMR)

Born in Brooklyn in 1975, JM Rizzi—often working as JMR—discovered his passion for art early on. Inspired by the city's raw energy and the trailblazing street artists around him, he completed a Fine Art degree at the School of Visual Arts in 1997. His vivid concepts soon spilled onto the streets, leaving a lasting imprint on the urban landscape. Today he is a celebrated figure in both street and fine art, and his work has come to represent his native New York City as well as Dallas, where he now lives. His large-scale commissions span the globe, with pieces in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. His art has appeared in street art anthologies and major outlets including The New York Times, The London Times, The Wall Street Journal, Elle Japan, and Milk HK. He has also partnered with brands such as Nike, Emilio Pucci, Proenza Schouler, and Jimmy Choo. Driven by a bold exploration of movement, scale, and color, Rizzi builds a captivating interplay of shapes and forms that flow into one another. His paintings balance weight and sensuality while never losing the fearless energy he is known for. These are the works of a seasoned artist at the peak of his powers.