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One-of-a-kind custom painted GEM E4 golf cart hand-painted by internationally acclaimed artist Kenny Scharf, a leading figure of the 1980s New York street art movement alongside Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Executed in Scharf’s signature psychedelic visual language, the cart features vibrant cosmic imagery, cartoon-inspired facial forms, swirling abstractions, and neon airbrushed details across the entire exterior. Combining functional design with contemporary urban art, the piece transforms an everyday vehicle into a sculptural artwork reflective of Scharf’s enduring exploration of pop culture, graffiti aesthetics, and playful futurism.
Provenance: Honor Fraser Gallery to the private collection of Jeffrey Farber. Donated to Friendship Circle Michigan, with proceeds benefiting Friendship Circle Michigan, a charitable organization affiliated with the Chabad Hasidic movement that supports children and young adults with special needs through mentorship and community programs pairing volunteers with participants.
Dimensions: 73”h x 60”w x 140”d. In very good condition. Full condition report available upon request.
Kenny Scharf is an American contemporary artist associated with the East Village art movement of the 1980s alongside Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Known for his vibrant, cartoon-inspired imagery blending pop culture, street art, and science fiction aesthetics, Scharf emerged as a major figure in the New York downtown art scene. His work has been exhibited internationally at institutions including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Centre Pompidou. Scharf’s paintings, sculptures, installations, and public murals are held in numerous museum and private collections worldwide, and his energetic visual language remains influential in contemporary street and pop art.
Executed in Scharf’s signature psychedelic visual language, the cart features vibrant cosmic imagery, cartoon-inspired facial forms, swirling abstractions, and neon airbrushed details across the entire exterior. Combining functional design with contemporary urban art, the piece transforms an everyday vehicle into a sculptural artwork reflective of Scharf’s enduring exploration of pop culture, graffiti aesthetics, and playful futurism.
Provenance: Honor Fraser Gallery to the private collection of Jeffrey Farber. Donated to Friendship Circle Michigan, with proceeds benefiting Friendship Circle Michigan, a charitable organization affiliated with the Chabad Hasidic movement that supports children and young adults with special needs through mentorship and community programs pairing volunteers with participants.
Dimensions: 73”h x 60”w x 140”d. In very good condition. Full condition report available upon request.
Kenny Scharf is an American contemporary artist associated with the East Village art movement of the 1980s alongside Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Known for his vibrant, cartoon-inspired imagery blending pop culture, street art, and science fiction aesthetics, Scharf emerged as a major figure in the New York downtown art scene. His work has been exhibited internationally at institutions including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Centre Pompidou. Scharf’s paintings, sculptures, installations, and public murals are held in numerous museum and private collections worldwide, and his energetic visual language remains influential in contemporary street and pop art.
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Kenny Scharf - Custom Painted GEM E4 Golf Cart, Contemporary Street Art Collectable Vehicle
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Global Modern: Fine Art, Design + Asian
Jun 07, 2026 12:00 PM EDTKeego Harbor, MI, United States
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