A person is painting a colorful mural featuring an outstretched arm and birds. They hold a paintbrush in one hand and a paint cup in the other. The mural includes vibrant colors like blue, green, and red.

Kabir Mokamel

Kabir Mokamel is a visionary artist recognized internationally for his bold approach to visual storytelling. As the Co-Founder and Creative Director of ArtLords, Kabir has spent over thirty years pushing boundaries across mediums—from striking murals and evocative paintings to graphic design and street art.
His creative leadership at ArtLords has earned global acclaim, capturing the attention of prestigious outlets, including The Art Newspaper, NBC News, KUOW Seattle, Al Jazeera, and The Los Angeles Times. Kabir’s artistic voice resonates profoundly in public spaces, transforming walls into dialogues of resilience, democracy, and social change.
Previously hosted by The School of Art, Media, and Technology at The New School, Kabir continues to inspire through his commitment to art as activism, championing creativity as a force for positive global transformation.