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Sean Go

Filipino Artist & Painter, Serial Entrepreneur, Investor

Sean Go is a Filipino pop appropriation artist born on July 20, 1993, in Manila, Philippines.45 He is known for his unique artistic style that incorporates Disney characters and comic book heroes to comment on societal themes such as capitalism, beauty perceptions, and colonialism in the Philippines.1

Career Highlights

  • Go has exhibited his work in the USA, Indonesia, and the Philippines.1
  • He participated in notable exhibitions such as MOCAF (Modern and Contemporary Arts Festival) in Manila in 2022 and Art Moments Jakarta in 2022 and 2023.1
  • His first solo show, "Fallacies of Fantasy," was held at Secret Fresh Gallery in Manila in June 2023.1
  • In June 2024, Go held another solo show titled "Victory Road" with a Pokemon-based theme at Secret Fresh Gallery.12

Artistic Style

Go's art is characterized by:

  • Use of pop culture icons, particularly superheroes reimagined as Filipino characters.1
  • Bold colors, playful imagery, and homages to pop culture.2
  • Incorporation of spray paint, colors, and crayons to communicate a child-like tone.1

Collaborations

Sean Go has collaborated with several brands and institutions:

  • PickUP Coffee, releasing a collaboration featuring the PickUP Dragon in December 2023.16
  • The Manila Hotel, working on sculptural works for this historic 5-star hotel.36
  • JAG Jeans, collaborating on an art project.1

Recognition

Go's work has been featured in prominent publications such as GQ, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, L'Officiel, Wonderland, and Esquire.1

Personal Interests

Outside of his art career, Go:

  • Is a fan of martial arts and combat sports, having trained with UFC and Bellator champions.1
  • Sponsors MMA and boxing fighters.1
  • Serves on the executive committee of the UC Berkeley Club of the Philippines, which he founded.1

Sean Go's unique blend of pop culture references, social commentary, and multicultural influences has established him as a rising figure in the contemporary art scene, particularly in the realm of Filipino pop art.

Highlights

Jul 2 · nylon.com
Paris-Based Pop Artist Sean Go Translates Multiculturalism Into Art
Paris-Based Pop Artist Sean Go Translates Multiculturalism Into Art
NY-based Filipino artist returns to Manila with Pokemon-inspired art ...
Mar 13 · rollingstone.co.uk
Paris-based artist Sean Go spins iconic works by Botticelli, Koons ...
Feb 22 · lofficiel.cy
Appropriation Artist Sean Go Inspires Possibilities Through ...
Appropriation Artist Sean Go Inspires Possibilities Through ...
Jan 27 · youtube.com
Sean Go X Secret Fresh Gallery Collaboration - YouTube
Sean Go X Secret Fresh Gallery Collaboration - YouTube
Sep 23 · papreplive.com
Penn State-bound Shelton itching to get things started at Downingtown West - papreplive.com
Mar 17 · SOHH
Metro Boomin Has A Message To Every IG Model Selling Their Soul: "What You Gon Do In 15 Years When Fa ... - SOHH

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Experience

Pop Appropriation Artist at Pixelmon
Founding Partner at HGR Digital Asset Group (June 2017 - Present), Venture Capital Associate at Techstars (December 2019 - Present), Family Office Advisor at JSG Group of Companies (September 2016 - Present)

Education

MBA and Masters in Law from Emory University - Goizueta Business School (2017-2019), Triple Degree: B.S. Business Administration, B.A. Economics, B.A. Geography from University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (2011-2015), Master of Arts - MA from Fashion Institute of Technology (2021-2022), Master of Arts - MA from Parsons School of Design - The New School (2023-2025)

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States