About

Tomas Stary (*1994) is a Czech visual artist and freelance digital designer based in Prague who delves into the exploration and expansion of typography, drawing inspiration from graffiti aesthetics.

Since 2010, he has been active in the art scene, leaving his mark around the world in more than 15 countries, taking a part in renowned street art fairs.

in 2020, Tomas graduated from a design university, which, along with his graffiti roots, forms a foundational pillar of his artistic aesthetics.

Minimalism not only defines his visuals but also represents his personal life philosophy and state of mind.

Anna Galeeva, Curator • Aug 2024

" Tomas's work emphasizes the architecture of shapes, demonstrating a deep understanding of design principles or a deliberate effort to surpass them. "

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EDUCATION

2017-2020 – Master of Arts – MgA. in Design, FDULS – University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, CZ

2014-2017 – Bachelor of Arts – BcA. in Product Design, FDULS – University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, CZ

SELECTED Murals/ Installations

2026 – Muralarum Mural Art Symposium, Munich, Germany
2026 – Mural at cultural centre Kultur Im Trafo, Munich, Germany
2025 – Muralarum Mural Art Symposium, Munich, Germany
2025 – Two U6-Line murals at Gumpendorfer Straße with Czech Centre Vienna & Kunstbogen, Vienna, Austria
2023 – 'Red Circle' mural, inspired by 'Kanagawa-oki Nami Ura' print, Tokyo Koto city, Japan
2022 – 'Йосиф Шнитер Tribute' mural, Plovdiv Central district, Bulgaria
2022 – 'Константин Иречек Tribute' mural, Sofia Druzhba-2, Bulgaria
2021 – 'Inspired by Black Sea' mural, Burgas, Bulgaria
2019 – 'Post-Graffiti Room' installation at Pokoje 2019 – Contemporary Young Art Show, Prague, CZ

Participation at Street Art Festivals

2026 – Meeting Of Styles Aftermath (30th MOS Anniversary), Wiesbaden, Germany
2025 – Meeting Of Styles Senegal, Dakar, Senegal
2025 – Meeting Of Styles Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
2024 – Meeting Of Styles Greece, Thessaloniki, Greece
2024 – Meeting Of Styles Poland, Lublin, Poland
2023 – Pohang Steel Art Festival, Pohang, South Korea
2019 – Pilsen Busking Fest, Pilsen, Czech Republic
2019 – Urbantone Street Art Festival, Piešťany, Slovakia
2018 – Pilsen Busking Fest, Pilsen, Czech Republic
2018 – Loures Árte Publica, Lisboa - Loures District, Portugal
2017 – Meeting Of Styles Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
2017 – Startas – International Contemporary Art Festival, Rokiškis, Lithuania
2017 – Graffiti Boom 08, Cheb, Czech republic

ARTIST RESIDENCIES & INTERNSHIPS

07/ 2026 – Mural & Workshop Residence Cycle Up! in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
04-06/ 2026 – Artist Residence at Domagk Ateliers, Munich, Germany
06/ 2025 – Artist Residence at Soon Art Studio, Vienna
06-07/ 2024 – Artist Residence at PAS Berlin, Berlin-Moabit
09-12/ 2022 – Design Internship at Czech Centre Sofia, Sofia
2020-2021 – Internship at Czech Centres, Sofia, Athens, Budapest

selected collaborations

2025 – Commisioned interior mural in the foyer of the Czech Embassy in Dakar, Senegal
2021 – Shop entrance painting at 'СКЛАДА' design store, Sofia, Bulgaria

Recent Solo Exhibitions

2026 – 'Морфология', Gallery Rusi Karabiberov, Nova Zagora, Bulgaria
2025 – 'Paperworks', M Gallery, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
2025 – 'Placeholders', Soon Art Studio, Vienna, AT
2024 – 'Typography Transformation: Beyond Graffiti' (Curator Anna Galeeva), PAS Gallery, Berlin, DE

Group Exhibitions

2026 – Spring exhibition and auction, Galerie Skicák, Prague
2025 – Pre-Christmas exhibition and auction, Galerie Skicák, Prague

DESIGN AWARDS

2020 – Dean’s Award, Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Art and Design
2019 – 1st place for the design of an original typographic T-shirt, Zlín Design Week

I am a member of the Union of Arts and Design/ UUD.