About Frank Ape

Frank Ape started as a form of self-expression on the streets of New York City for Brandon Sines in 2011 but quickly turned into a movement for the people. Sines embraces this responsibility and uses his art to bring joy, inspire, and help make the world a better place by encouraging people to be their best selves and help others. Frank Ape offers a wide range of products from home decor, apparel, accessories, to custom collaboration with retailers. In addition Brandon has a thriving fine art studio practice that is headquartered on the 71st floor of the World Trade Center and is internationally collected. Recent achievements include a 100ft installation at the World Trade Center, a global Frank Ape collection with Gap, and a book called "There's Magic Inside All of Us." --Brandon Sines is a New York-based contemporary artist whose work occupies a critical space at the intersection of street art, pop culture, and socially engaged practice. Best known as the creator of Frank Ape, Sines has developed a distinctive visual language that merges autobiographical narrative with bold, accessible imagery—creating work that resonates across cultural and generational lines. Sines’ art challenges the traditional boundaries of fine art by bringing emotional vulnerability, playfulness, and inclusivity into public and institutional spaces. His practice reflects the evolving role of the artist in contemporary society—part storyteller, part activist, part mythmaker. Read their story