Apexer

The Apexer (also known as Ricardo Richey) is a San Francisco-based public artist and mural painter. His works have appeared throughout US and internationally. He has done commissioned mural projects for museums including the deYoung Museum[1] and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Biography

Apexer was born in San Francisco, California, in 1978. He is a third-generation San Franciscan. He is Latino and African-American.[2]

Apexer studied classical art techniques, architecture, graphic design, and art history while developing his own artistic identity. Apexer credits the San Francisco-based community organization Precita Eyes with guiding him to find his own artistic voice.[2] “If I’m painting from my imagination, I’m representing everybody,” said APEX. “I’m not representing one person. Or one race.”[2]

Public works

  • Stanford University[3]
  • Zoox Building, San Francisco, 2024[4]
  • Stadia Bar, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, 2021[5][6]
  • Hayes Valley Playground, 2019 [7][8][9]
  • Apexer, The Path of Intuition, Juxtapoz Art and Culture Magazine[10], 2018
  • Haight Street Summer of Love in collaboration with de Young Museum, 2017[11][12]
  • Timbuk2 Flagship Store Front in Brooklyn, 2017[13]
  • Space NK First Boutique in San Francisco, 2016[14]
  • St Peter's Art Alliance, Florida, 2016[15]

References

  1. ^ "A Guide to San Francisco Murals and the Artists Who Make Them". KQED. 31 July 2018. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
  2. ^ a b c "Inspiration in the Streets: How Street Artist APEX Has Evolved Along With San Francisco". Complex. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  3. ^ "Apexer | Redwood City". redwoodcity.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
  4. ^ Dickey, Megan Rose (August 28, 2024). "Robotaxi company Zoox unveils mural to beautify SoMa area". Axios.
  5. ^ Stapleton, Susan (2021-06-07). "Barrel Cocktails and a Highball Cart Highlight the New Stadia Bar, Now Open at Caesars Palace". Eater Vegas. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
  6. ^ "Caesars' new sports bar will offer rare spirits, signature cocktails". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2021-02-03. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
  7. ^ Moffitt, Mike; SFGATE (2019-07-29). "Kevin Durant's parting gift for SF is a work of art that you can ball on". SFGate. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  8. ^ "Kevin Durant, Airbnb Co-Founder Help Fund Basketball, Tennis Courts In San Francisco". CBS. 2019-07-31. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  9. ^ "Kevin Durant's San Francisco parting gift combines art, basketball". NBC Sports. 30 July 2019. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  10. ^ Benson, Eben. "Juxtapoz Magazine - Apexer: The Path of Intuition". www.juxtapoz.com. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
  11. ^ "Muralist 'Apexer' To Install New, Summer Of Love-Inspired Work In The Haight". Hoodline. 31 March 2017. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  12. ^ "See Our Summer of Love Mural by APEXER". de Young. 2017-05-09. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  13. ^ "Timbuk2 To Open Flagship Store in Brooklyn | SGB Media Online". sgbonline.com. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  14. ^ "Space NK Debuts on San Francisco's Fillmore Street". Haute Living. 2016-09-07. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  15. ^ "Apexer 2016 | SHINE St. Petersburg Mural". stpeteartsalliance.org. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
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