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Paul Indrek Kostabi (also known as Ena; born October 1, 1962[1] in Whittier, California, United States)[2] is an American artist, musician, record producer and audio engineer. He is the brother of artist Mark Kostabi.

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Paul Kostabi
Kostabi playing with Psychotica in 2009
Background information
Birth name	Paul Indrek Kostabi
Born	(1962-10-01) October 1, 1962 (age 59)
Origin	Whittier, California, United States
Genres	Alternative metal, thrash metal, surf rock, punk rock
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	1985–present

Kostabi was a founding member of the bands Youth Gone Mad, White Zombie, and Psychotica. Kostabi currently performs with Tony Esposito in the group Kostabeats and with Walter Schreifels band Dead Heavens.

Kostabi became part of the CBGB Festival in 2014 exhibiting paintings alongside photographers Bob Gruen, Michael Lavine and Chris Stein. He also painted live in Times Square while Devo and Jane's Addiction performed.

Kostabi is credited with naming the painting Use Your Illusion by Mark Kostabi, which became the title for Guns N' Roses studio albums volume 1 and 2.

In 2012, he launched brand Bad Things with artwork on various electronic device covers such as iPhones.

In 2015, Kostabi launches his character sprkl through Gallerie F in Kranenburg at the Art Karlsruhe art fair with a solo exhibition, of paintings sculpture and prints of the character.

In 2016, Kostabi #sprkl character featured in Pokémon GO game.

Also in 2016, Kostabi art featured in Architectural Digest.

Paul Kostabi paintings are present in permanent collections of:

• Paterson Museum, New Jersey
• Guggenheim Museum, New York
• New England Museum of Art, Brooklyn, Connecticut
• Millennium Museum
• Whitney Museum of Art, Video, Paper Tiger Sessions
• Museion Museum, Bolzano, Italy

References

External links

• Thunderdome studios
• Paul Kostabi Williamsport Guardian

На других языках

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[es] Paul Kostabi

Paul Indrek Kostabi (1 de octubre de 1962[1] en Whittier, California[2]) es un artista, músico, productor e ingeniero de sonido estadounidense. Es hermano del artista Mark Kostabi.

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[it] Paul Kostabi

Paul Kostabi (1º ottobre 1962) è un pittore, musicista e produttore discografico statunitense.

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