Kev Munday - Happy To Be Here

Happy To Be Here by Kev Munday
Hand painted artwork on box canvas
120 x 150 CM (48 x 60 inches).
Signed and dated 2025 on the reverse.
Complete with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
Perfect condition.
Acrylic paint, paint pen and gloss black ink on canvas.
Stretched and ready to hang.
Sent via a tracked and insured courier, direct from the artist.
Photos taken in daylight.

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- - About The Artist - -

Kev Munday crafts vibrant, utopian worlds and invites viewers to step inside and explore. Inspired by the energy of everyday life and the people within it, his work celebrates the beauty in the ordinary, transforming it into something extraordinary. His art speaks to all ages, sparking curiosity and imagination in those who engage with it.

Munday’s paintings are alive with characters, creatures and hidden surprises. Every piece is packed with rich details waiting to be discovered and interpreted by the viewer. His signature style—bold black outlines and vivid block colours—creates an electrifying visual impact. Perhaps best known for his iconic crowd paintings, Munday captures a sea of unique individuals, each one distinct yet forming a powerful collective. His work is a vibrant tribute to diversity, illustrating the strength and beauty of community.

Munday’s artistic journey began in the early 2000s as a teenage graffiti artist, leaving his mark on urban spaces through street art, stickers, and paste-ups. A suggestion from a fellow artist led him to experiment with canvas, where he found a new home for his creativity. His street art roots remain integral to his practice today, with spray paint and marker lines infusing his work with raw energy. Whether adorning gallery walls or revitalising public spaces, his art remains accessible and engaging.

His work has been exhibited in prestigious institutions such as The Royal Academy of Arts, The Arnolfini and The Hayward Gallery, and he is frequently invited to paint live at international art fairs and events, including The Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam and London Fashion Week. With recent solo exhibitions across Europe and Asia, Munday’s reach continues to expand globally.

In 2019, he collaborated with IKEA to release a highly detailed colouring poster in his signature style, selling over 30,000 copies worldwide. His work extends beyond traditional art spaces, often studied in schools worldwide. Teachers and students alike engage with his art as a tool for creativity, reinforcing his belief that art is not just to be observed but to be interacted with, explored and brought to life.


- - Awards, Exhibitions and Notable Commissions - -

2025 - Featured in The Daily Mail article 'How to spot the next Banksy or Hockney - for as little as £500'
2025- Illuminated mural collaboration with Stuart Melrose commissioned in Reading, England
2024- Collaboration with apparel brand Boardies
2024- ‘A Space To Grow’ print included in The Royal Academy Of Arts Summer Exhibition
2023- Two paintings commissioned by a member of the Bahraini Royal family
2023- Large hand painted mural commissioned in Aigondigne, France
2022- Solo exhibitions in London, Paris & Seoul
2022- Invited to live paint at The Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London
2021- Collaboration with Nescafe Azera on their new takeaway coffee range
2020- Collaboration with brewery Tooth & Claw on a series of beer can designs
2020- Mural and exhibition at KI Galerie, Paris
2019- ‘Family’ painting included in The Royal Academy Of Arts Summer Exhibition
2019- Collaboration with IKEA on a colouring poster. Over 30,000 copies sold worldwide
2018- Invited to live paint and exhibit at The Affordable Art Fair, Amsterdam
2018- Invited to live paint at Pure London for London Fashion Week
2018- Large hand painted mural commissioned in Dusseldorf, Germany
2018- Solo exhibition and residency at Solent Showcase Gallery, Southampton
2017- Commissioned by Hampshire Police to graffiti one of their constabulary's cars
2017- First international solo exhibition at Kalkman Gallery, The Netherlands
2016- Duo exhibition with artist Skred in Aalst, Belgium
2016- Listed in an article in The Telegraph as one of five 'British Artist's To Invest In'
2015- Exhibited at The Other Art Fair at The Arnolfini, Bristol
2014- 'The Way I See Things' solo exhibition. Toured several arts centres across the UK
2013- Collaboration with wallpaper brand Graham & Brown
2013- Invited to participate in the first London Illustration Fair at Hoxton Arches, London
2012- Collaboration furniture range exhibited at The Hayward Gallery, London
2010- Invited by Disney Asia to customize a Mickey Mouse figure to be exhibited in Hong Kong
2009- First solo exhibition at 39 Earlham Street, London
2008- Included in Dreweatts inaugural Urban Art Sale, exhibited at Selfridges, London