Brad Novak

Brad Novak (a.k.a. New Blood Pop) is New Zealand’s premier urban pop artist, exhibiting in the company of international street art giants including Banksy, Shepard Fairey and Mr. Brainwash. 

Brad worked as a medical doctor specializing in public health until 2000, when a visit to London’s Tate Modern — his first-ever art museum experience — transformed his professional trajectory. The self-taught painter adopted the New Blood Pop moniker in 2008, attracting global attention for hand-collaged, spray-painted portraits of iconic figures ranging from Queen Elizabeth II to Elizabeth Taylor. The Auckland resident’s latter-day efforts prioritize two ongoing series: ‘Hybrid’ explores the subjective nature of identity, and 'The Digital Dilemma' confronts society’s increasing technological dependence. 

Brad made his U.S. debut via Vertical Gallery’s 2015 group exhibition ‘Heroes & Villains,’ and we presented his first U.S. solo show ‘Hybrid 2.0’ in 2022. He is also one of 13 artists exhibiting with us at Aqua Art Miami 2026.