DAVID ZINN

STREET ARTIST, ILLUSTRATOR, AUTHOR, PHILANTHROPIST

Known for: David Zinn is a renowned street artist based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, celebrated for his whimsical and temporary chalk art. He creates imaginative, 3D drawings on sidewalks, walls, and other urban surfaces using chalk, charcoal, and found objects. His work often features beloved characters like Sluggo, a bright green monster, Philomena, a flying pig, and Nadine, an adventurous mouse. These pieces are improvised on location through a process he calls “pareidolic anamorphosis” or “anamorphic pareidolia,” incorporating elements like cracks or manhole covers to create playful, ephemeral scenes that delight passersby. His art, which began as a personal creative outlet, has gained international fame, appearing in places like Manhattan, Sweden, and Taiwan. Zinn has also published books like Underfoot Menagerie and Chance Encounters: Temporary Street Art by David Zinn, and he sells prints and postcards of his work.

Speaking/Appearance Fee: $15,000