Born in Los Angeles, he studied painting and drawing at California State University, Fullerton, before moving to New York in 1981. Some recurring themes in his work include alienation, corporate greed, and the contemporary production of art. Kostabi’s popularity can be seen through his numerous product designs including album covers for the bands Guns ‘N’ Roses and The Ramones.His work is held in several museum collections, including The Museum of Modern Art in New York.