Concrete Canvas: Conversations with RIZ22

RIZ22 is a dynamic visual artist whose bold, street-inspired work has taken the fashion and art worlds by storm. Born and based in New York City, he cut his teeth on the Lower East Side, translating the energy of Essex Street and its historic grit into a signature style that fuses graffiti, pop culture, and fine art. His unique vision caught the eye of major brands like Coach and NikeID, leading to standout collaborations and a thriving merchandise line that reflects his urban aesthetic.

Beyond commercial partnerships, RIZ22 has been commissioned by A-list celebrities—Floyd Mayweather Jr., Faith Evans, Talib Kweli, Clay Aiken, Mos Def, Nick Cannon, Grandmaster Flash, and Marley Marl—to create one-of-a-kind pieces. His large-scale murals adorn the CNN headquarters in Atlanta and the Sugar Hill Supper Club in Brooklyn, while galleries like the Hard Rock Cafe in California display his work alongside installations at Cornell, Princeton, and Harvard Universities. His art also features prominently in the New World Trade Center and has been showcased on MTV, Bravo, and HBO.

A true global citizen, RIZ22 has traveled from Mexico to Japan—where he was profiled in the Japanese magazine Lussw—and toured nationally at major festivals and concerts. Committed to giving back, he’s donated murals and creative workshops to multiple New York City public schools, hoping to inspire the next generation of street artists. Today, RIZ22 continues to cover the city in his unmistakable style, transforming urban landscapes into vibrant canvases and proving that authentic street art can resonate on the world’s biggest stages.