Jojo
Anavim
Blurring the line between mass consumerism and fine art, New York City based artist Jojo Anavim has established his body of work stemming from a background in graphic design and brand development. Previously a creative consultant for brands such as W Hotels, and Universal Music Group, Anavim crossed over full-time to fine art in 2013. His work continually employs bold color palettes, acrylic paint, oil stick, collage scraps, found items and advertisements Anavim has been collecting since his childhood. He is known for elevating the mundane by transforming everyday items into objects of transcendence. The paintings oscillate freely between playful and subversive. Triggered by his fascination with a child-like consciousness, Anavim challenges the viewer to not only see something beautiful but feel something as well. 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, and Sheldon Adelson...
Anavim's work has been covered by global media publications including The New York Times, American Art Collector, Business Insider and Forbes - all highlighting the success of his career.
Life is Good
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Bergdorf Goodman, New York City
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2024
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Presented at Bergdorf Goodman's Fifth Avenue flagship, Life Is Good featured Jojo Anavim’s series of pop-influenced paintings and a large-scale wall installation. The luxury department store, known for integrating art into its retail experience, hosted the exhibition on its 7th floor in spring 2024.
No Purchase Necessary
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The Standard Hotel, New York City
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2022
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Jojo Anavim’s No Purchase Necessary exhibition transformed a street-level space near The Standard Hotel in New York’s Meatpacking District into an immersive art lounge. Designed to break from traditional gallery models, the exhibition featured paintings inspired by Anavim’s childhood, with a free candy bar and casual atmosphere.
Celebrations
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Vacheron Constantine, New York City
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2021
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Commissioned by Vacheron Constantin for its North American flagship, Anavim’s Celebrations series features three oil-on-canvas works. The holiday-themed paintings—depicting wrapped chocolates, mylar balloons, and oversized watch motifs—were exhibited alongside a collection of mid-century Vacheron timepieces.
Venus ET Fleur
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2019
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Jojo Anavim partnered with Venus ET Fleur to create 50 limited-edition, hand-painted flower boxes featuring the brand’s signature Eternity Roses. Anavim’s neo-expressionist designs, inspired by commercial and editorial imagery from the 1950s to ’70s, cover the boxes in a 360-degree visual experience accented with diamond dust.
Selena Gomez custom artwork
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2018
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Selena Gomez surprised fans on Instagram by sharing a custom artwork created by Anavim, which she captioned, “JO JO you’re insane. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I walked into my home to this!” The collaboration was featured in Elle magazine, noting Anavim’s growing popularity among celebrities.
“Don’t Post That”
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Lions Group NYC, Canvas condominium development, Long Island City, New York
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2017
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Commissioned by Lions Group NYC for the façade of Canvas, a condominium development in Long Island City, Jojo Anavim’s hand-painted mural “Don’t Post That” spans 60 feet and features Karl Lagerfeld in an Uncle Sam–like pose. The work critiques social media culture and pays homage to the neighborhood’s artistic legacy.
“Jojo is the Artist of Choice Among N.B.A. Stars”
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New York Times profile
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2017
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Featured in a 2017 New York Times profile, “Jojo Is the Artist of Choice Among N.B.A. Stars,” Anavim was recognized as a rising pop artist with collectors including NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Joel Embiid, as well as celebrities like Selena Gomez and Big Sean. The article highlights his growing influence in contemporary pop culture.
Name
Jojo
Anavim
DAte of birth
*1985
Style
Art form
Country
United States
Solo shows
Collective Exhibitions
Art fairs
Books + Press
Clients + collabs
Awards
Education
Collections
Galleries
Markus Klinko Photographs Heidi Montag at Jonathan Club
at Jonathan Club, Los Angeles
Peak Inside RETNAs SOS "Sequence of Sentences"
at Gravitas, Beverly Hills
A Moment with Bowie at the Jonathan Club
This January 5th 2025, marks what would have been David Bowie’s 78th birthday, a moment to reflect on an artist who continually reshaped the contours of identity and fame. In the sunroom of the Jonathan Club, The Core presents two photography of Bowie by Markus Klinko: “Smoking” and “Meditation,” each of which offers a different facet of the artist’s complex persona.
The Core Fine Art presents "DISCOVERING MR. BRAINWASH"
at the Jonathan Club
The Core Fine Art x The Vanderpump Dog Foundation
Vanderpump Dog Gala at the Maybourne Beverly Hills Hotel
The Core Fine Art Grand Opening
The Core Fine Art pioneers a new era of art exhibitions with pop-up showcases in unconventional spaces. From studio warehouses to members clubs, these exhibitions defy the traditional boundaries of white-wall gallery spaces, inviting diverse audiences to experience art in unexpected and thought-provoking ways.
The Core Fine Art x We Love Foundation
Weaving Hope: The Core Fine Art’s Donation Illuminates the 2024 We Love Foundation Gala
The Core Fine Art x mission:brain
The Core Fine Art and mission:brain unite for Neurosurgical Advancements
The Core Fine Art x Nightbird Studios
Art Meets Music: The Core Fine Art at Nightbird Recording Studios
