Ep. 42 - This Superstar Artist Went From Homeless to Throwing Paint on Exotic Cars

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🎨 Fargo Talks Ep. 41 ft. Artlanta: The Artistic Maestro Behind Exotic Car Art and More
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About This Episode: Join Jeff Fargo in an inspiring conversation with Artlanta, the artistic visionary known for transforming exotic cars into moving masterpieces. Discover the journey of Lawal Izuagbe a.k.a. ARTLANTA, from his humble beginnings in Atlanta to becoming an internationally recognized artist and entrepreneur. In this episode, we delve into Artlanta's creative process, his unique entrepreneurial ventures, and his profound impact on the art, music, and fashion worlds.
Who is Artlanta?
ARTLANTA has gained global acclaim for his distinctive paint-splatter style, adorning the luxury cars of celebrities and millionaires. His collaborations span from Morohoshi in Tokyo to Ahmed Amwell in Dubai, including the vibrant car collection of Latin superstar 6ix9ine. Beyond automotive art, ARTLANTA has left his mark in music with Wav3pop and spearheads the innovative ART BEAST festival at Art Basel in Miami, fostering a community for creative expression.
Highlights from Artlanta's Journey:
Overcoming Early Challenges: Raised by a hardworking single mother after losing his father at a young age, Artlanta found solace and expression in art and music during his high school years.
Pursuing His Dream: Deciding to chase his artistic and musical dreams, Artlanta moved to Los Angeles at 18, setting the stage for his future success.
A Portfolio of Masterpieces: With over $9 million worth of exotic cars painted, Artlanta's portfolio includes Lamborghinis, Ferraris, DeLoreans, and Rolls-Royces.
Celebrity Portraits: Known for his vibrant and accurate celebrity portraits, Artlanta's works include pieces of DJ Khaled, Drake, and Tom Brady, with his self-portrait "LANTA 1" valued at $1 million.
Join Us As We Explore:
The evolution of Artlanta's artistic style and his impact on the exotic car world. Insights into ART BEAST, an art label and festival merging music, fashion, and art. Artlanta's vision for a traveling exotic art car museum. The power of creativity in overcoming life's obstacles and achieving international recognition.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artlanta__/
ART BEAST: https://artbeast.co/pages/about-artlanta
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