About

Founded in New York City by Ghanaian-British creative director Dez Amakye, MONAD was built on a simple belief: artists deserve more than visibility, they deserve meaningful opportunities, global reach, and spaces where their work can truly resonate.

What began as a vision to elevate creative voices has grown into a multidisciplinary platform spanning exhibitions, editorial, creative direction, brand partnerships, and cultural experiences. Drawing from experience across marketing, media, and culture, MONAD exists at the intersection of art, design, fashion, and storytelling.

We collaborate with artists, brands, and communities to create work that feels culturally relevant and emotionally lasting. From large-scale exhibitions and editorial features to immersive campaigns and experimental concepts, every MONAD project is designed to spark dialogue, inspire connection, and create moments people remember.

Through MONAD Gallery and our broader creative ecosystem, we champion both emerging and established artists by creating opportunities to exhibit, publish, collaborate, and reach new audiences around the world.

Our mission is to build a global creative platform where ideas move freely, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and artists are empowered to shape culture rather than follow it.

At MONAD, we believe creativity has the power to connect people, shift perspectives, and leave a lasting impact.

  • DEZ AMAKYE

    FOUNDER, MONAD

  • CHARLES FIELDS

    SENIOR MANAGER, MONAD GALLERY

  • KYRSTEN JAVANA

    MANAGER, MONAD SOUND

  • HEATHER LYNCH

    BRANDED CONTENT MANAGER, MONAD

  • VERALYN WEN

    BRAND MANAGER, MONAD

  • CHRISTIAN HARPER

    BRANDED CONTENT MANAGER, MONAD GALLERY