Tim Rollins

Tim Rollins was an American artist, activist, and educator born on September 22, 1955, in Pittsfield, Maine. He grew up in the Bronx, New York City, and attended the School of Visual Arts and New York University.

Rollins was best known for his collaborative work with the group he founded called K.O.S. (Kids of Survival). The group consisted of a diverse group of students, many of whom came from low-income backgrounds, who worked with Rollins to create art that explored political and social issues.

Rollins began his career as an artist in the 1980s and quickly gained recognition for his work. His early works combined elements of graffiti and street art with traditional art forms such as painting and sculpture. He often used found materials in his work, including discarded textbooks, which became a signature element of his art.