See the trailer for a new documentary about artist King Saladeen’s work in Sequoia National Park:
Every month, hundreds of galleries add newly available works by thousands of artists to the Artnet Gallery Network—and every week, we shine a spotlight on one artist you should know. Check out what we have in store, and inquire for more with one simple click.Self-taught American artist King Saladeen, best known for his “Money Bear” works, has earned a global following with his Pop grafitti aesthetic.
As a teenager, his interest in art was so apparent that his family allowed him to paint the walls of their home. The artist often credits his late friend, John “JP” Thompson, as the inspiration for “Money Bear”; Thompson supported the young Saladeen by buying him his first set of professional art supplies., 2021. Courtesy of the artist.
In 2019, he created artwork for a 200-foot mural on the walls of the Philadelphia International Airport. Saladeen is also an active philanthropist who has organized school-supply giveaways, basketball tournaments, and Thanksgiving dinner giveaways. Last year, he handed out 14,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to kids in Philadelphia and New York.n 2021, Saladeen teamed up with the film studio Mural Texas to create a documentary about his work in the natural environment of Sequoia National Park.
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