Bob Knox

Bob Knox was born in New York City and raised in Connecticut. He studied art at L’École des Beaux-Arts in Rennes, France, before continuing his education at Wesleyan University. A prolific artist, Knox has devoted much of his life to painting daily. His works often reflect a deep sense of irony and visual metaphor, skillfully expressed through color and layered compositions. Everyday objects are frequently placed in unexpected contexts, creating immersive visual narratives that captivate viewers.

Knox’s work has been showcased in solo exhibitions at prestigious venues, including Jack Shainman Gallery, New York; Nathan Bernstein & Co., New York; Blaffer Gallery, University of Houston, Texas; PMW Gallery, Stamford, Connecticut; Gallery Fischer, Stuttgart, Germany; and the Findhorn Foundation, Moray, Scotland. He has also participated in group exhibitions at institutions such as Jack Shainman Gallery, New York; Victoria H. Myhren Gallery, University of Denver, Colorado; James Graham Contemporary, New York; Lehman College Art Gallery, Bronx, New York; Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Vankin Schwartz Gallery, Atlanta; Galerie James Van Damme, Brussels; Islip Art Museum, New York; and The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Between 1988 and 1994, Knox gained widespread recognition for his socially relevant and conceptually inventive covers for The New Yorker magazine. Over 20 of his covers were published. Many of these iconic works remain available as posters and calendars.

Knox currently resides in the Connecticut countryside with his wife, Dorothee, and their dog, Bodhi.