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Anthony Grant (b. 1976) is a Bay Area-based collage artist who defies conventional interpretations of his work, inviting viewers to embark on their own journeys of discovery. His art seamlessly blends digital and analog techniques, breathing new life into found and original imagery. Grant's collages are deeply rooted in his background, drawing inspiration from vintage African American publications, hip hop music, and the complexities of modern society.

Born in the Bronx, New York, Grant's artistic sensibilities were nurtured from a young age. He honed his skills as a graphic designer at the International Fine Arts College in Miami, Florida. He currently resides and creates in the neighboring towns of El Cerrito and Emeryville, California. His artistic journey has been marked by steady growth and recognition, with his recent focus on collage garnering significant attention.

Grant's collages are not mere assemblages of images; they are intricate tapestries of visual narratives that challenge viewers to question their own perceptions and identities. He deliberately obscures overt messaging, preferring to present evocative scenarios that spark introspection and dialogue. By disrupting the familiar, Grant opens up spaces for viewers to construct their own interpretations, fostering a sense of personal connection to his art.

Grant's work has graced the pages of notable publications such as Black Collagists the Book, Plastikcomb, Collé, The Weird Show, Kolaj Magazine, Artforum, and Contemporary Collage Magazine. His collages have also been exhibited at esteemed venues like Themes + Projects (San Francisco), Voss Gallery (San Francisco), Bass & Reiner (San Francisco), b0ardside (San Francisco), and good neighbor (Baltimore, Maryland). His work is also part of the renowned Doug and Laurie Kanyer Collection (Washington).

As Grant continues to explore the depths of collage weaving together diverse elements, from the tangible to the intangible and inviting viewers to engage with their own identities and the systems that shape them. Follow Grant's artistic journey on Instagram to witness the ever-evolving beauty of his collages.

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Anthony Grant
Born in New York, 1976
Creates in Emeryville, California

Collections

janera solomon collection
Kanyer Collection

Exhibitions

2025 Identity Mapped and Mod Podged - Midbrow
2025 Moments In Time - Mighty Mighty, Oakland CA
2025 LAYERS: The Art of Contemporary Collage - MICA, Baltimore MD
2024 Artvent - Madrone Art Bar, San Francisco CA
2024 Odd, Inspired, and Sublime: 2024 A Culmination - Fourth Wall Gallery, Oakland CA
2024 Incident at a Paper Factory - Upper Market Gallery, San Francisco CA
2024 Collage Queendom - Yellow Issue - Spain
2024 Melange - The Project Room at Nationale, Portland Oregon
2023 Voss Gallery - Refuses of the Bay
2023 Bass & Reiner Gallery - Pyramid Scheme
2023 Solo exhibit 0rbital Debris at b0ardside, San Francisco CA
2023 Group exhibit A 45 Year Love Affair With Art: The Doug + Laurie Kanyer Art Collection
2022 BOOOOOOM a billboard installation at Good Neighbor, Baltimore MD curated by Teri Henderson
2021 Solo exhibit Phases at District, Oakland CA
2021 Trade Association at Center for the Book, San Francisco CA
2020 Another Fine Mess at NIAD Center for the Arts, Richmond CA
2019 Ether Here Nor There at NIAD Center for the Arts, Richmond CA
2019 Ether Here Nor There at Themes + Projects, San Francisco CA
2019 Ether Here Nor There at Streamline Cafe, San Francisco CA

Publications / Awards

2024 We Make Art in Richmond, Curated by Erin Wheeler- NIAD, Richmond CA
2024 Artforum - Portfolio curated by Teri Henderson - Jan 2024 issue
2023 Wilder—ROAM issue 1
2023 Promo art for Plastikcomb Issue 6
2023 Interview The Weird Show
2023 Featured in b0ardside Zine
2023 Featured in Colle issue 99
2023 Featured in Contemporary Collage Magazine issue #20
2023 Featured in Anarchist Review of Books issue #5
2023 Featured in Collage Care: The Method
2022 Featured in 46PGS Issue 13 & 14 (Double)
2022 Contemporary Collage Award winner Memory series
2021 Featured in Black Collagists the Book
2021 Featured in Plastikcomb Issue 2
2021 Featured in Khora Issue 6
2020 Illustration in Plantin Magazine

Education

International Fine Arts College

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