Michael Musyoka
Born in Kenya in 1986
Lives and works in Nairobi, Kenya
ARTIST'S BIO
Michael Musyoka, born in 1986 in Nairobi, developed an early appreciation for the vibrant graffiti adorning commuter buses and local business walls in his community. This early exposure to urban art laid the foundation for his later work in figurative compositions. Musyoka honed his skills at the Buruburu Institute of Fine Arts, starting in 2009, which paved the way for his professional career in illustration, contributing to publishing companies and advertising agencies in Nairobi.
In 2013, Musyoka expanded his artistic influence by co-founding Brush Tu Art Studio, a collective in Nairobi that fosters collaboration among artists on projects such as mural painting and mentoring emerging talents. This initiative marked the beginning of his professional art practice, leading to widespread exhibitions both in Kenya and internationally.
Musyoka’s artistic prowess was recognized in 2015 when he was awarded the 2nd prize in the professional artist category of the Manjano Art Competition in Nairobi. Currently, Musyoka continues to live and work in Nairobi, contributing significantly to its art scene through his creative endeavors and community engagement.



Exhibitions
Other Exhibitions
2024
- Hakuna Utopia? In Search of Micro-Utopias, Multi-locations, Nairobi, Kenya
2018
- The Attic Art Space, Nairobi, Kenya
FEATURES & REVIEWS
NewYork Times – In Nairobi, an Art Scene in Transition
Nation.Africa – Why Brush Tu artists have a good reason to celebrate
The East African – Speak softly but wield a big stick
Business Daily Africa – Musyoka’s Art Soars Off the Canvas
The East African – Just a brush with evolving talents
Business Daily Africa – Musyoka’s Covid conscious art
Kenya Arts Review – Michael Musyoka’s Magnificent Mysteries
Video FEATURES
Business Daily Africa
Brush Tu artist, Michael Musyoka showcases his work at Redhill Art Gallery
Goethe-Institut Nairobi