About Me
Anthony “TYWHO” Howard is a Philadelphia-based artist, storyteller, and former digital advertising creative professional. After a long career as an Art Director and Creative Director, working within the digital realm and engaging with technologies like Blockchain, NFTs, and Augmented Reality
Howard recently made the transition to focus entirely on fine art painting and his original narrative work. He is the creator of an Afrofuturism-based science fiction comic book, which serves as the foundational mythology for his current body of painted work. This pivotal collection of paintings represents the intersection of his digital past and artistic present, leveraging his professional experience in design and his passion for storytelling to explore the universe of his alter ego, Prince TYWHO.
The true genesis of this artistic output lies in the high-concept narrative of Howard’s alter ego, Prince TYWHO the First—a royal figure inadvertently stranded 200 years in the past. TYWHO originates from a future marked by intense conflict with the divine rulers of the city of NEODELPHIA, a world he was ripped from after attending a concert by the band Hopalong Camanshii and the Synaptic Kush.
The paintings he creates in the present are not simply canvases; they are coded, desperate messages to the future, crafted in the hope that his advanced society will recognize his plight and locate him using their future technology. Through this artwork, the stranded Prince TYWHO attempts to bridge the vast expanse of time and secure his eventual rescue, making his creative process an urgent, high-stakes communication with the world he was forced to leave behind.
EXHIBITIONS
2026
First Friday West Philly Exhibition — Indie-Life Studio, Philadelphia, PA (September 2026)
Featured visual artist in the seasonal West Philadelphia group exhibition, presenting selected original works, prints, and merchandise across dedicated wall installations (Walls 1 & 4).
July | GLASHAUS, Engel & Völkers, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA: Curated and presented a group art exhibition highlighting contemporary visual works.
January | It’s a Family Affair, NoName Gallery, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA: Featured artist in a group exhibition exploring “chosen family” with the BPK Art Collective (alongside David Sweeny and Nina Hurwitz).
2025
September 11 | GADPHILLY Festival, Philadelphia, PA: Showcased original works in a prominent community art festival.
September 8 | Food Truck Festival, Philadelphia, PA: Featured artist in a vibrant event combining art and local cuisine.
May 29 | Rooted into the Summer with City Fitness Northern Liberties @ The Noble, Philadelphia, PA: Showcased art in a community wellness and arts event.
April 26 | October Gallery, Philadelphia, PA: Displayed works in a group exhibition at a renowned gallery.
April 19 | Soulties Gala, Braid Mill, Philadelphia, PA: Featured artist at a cultural gala celebrating community and creativity.
February 22 | Imperfect Gallery, Philadelphia, PA: Exhibition of curated original artworks.
2024
December 1–30 | Braid Mill Artist Open House, Philadelphia, PA: Showcased works alongside other local artists in a month-long open house.
July 25 | Braid Mill Night Market, Philadelphia, PA: Exhibited art in a lively night market.
FOX Philadelphia: Featured on Good Day Uncut for The Braid Mill Art Exhibit in Germantown, Philadelphia.
CREATIVE LEADERSHIP & RELATED EXPERIENCE
- 2023–Present | Professional Artist & Curation Director, Philadelphia, PA
- Serve as the Curation Director of The BRAID MILL Studio, facilitating community art engagement in Germantown, Philadelphia.
2020–2022 | Creative Technology Director / NFT Curator, LOWKEY GIANT/WORLD OWNED, Oakland, CA
Designed and managed innovative virtual galleries within immersive virtual experiences and metaverse spaces as Digital Curator.
Spearheaded visual development, motion graphics, and user experience for cutting-edge virtual platforms.
2019–2023 | Creative Director & Co-Producer, FRSHWV: TEEN TECH & MUSIC FESTIVAL, Philadelphia, PA
Conceptualized, branded, and developed all digital media for the FRSHWV festival, an innovative digital art camp and metaverse experience for teens
2014–2018 | Art Director, Creative Tech Works, Temple University STEM Program, Philadelphia, PA
Led creative development for an impactful STEM education and workforce development program connecting underserved youth with hands-on tech training.
- Developed a school-to-career pipeline program impacting hundreds of young creatives, providing practical experience in coding, web application, and leadership skills.
2009–2014 | Interactive Art Director, Agency M, Blues Babe Foundation, and Others
Directed brand identity and digital strategy for non-profits (Blues Babe Foundation) and commercial clients (Comcast, AARP).
Led Interaction Design and animation for educational media at eCornell (Cornell University) and Kaplan EduNeering.
Spotlight: Anthony T. Howard on High-Res Podcast
Multidisciplinary artist, creative technologist, and educator Anthony T. Howard joins host Ryan Starr for a deep-dive conversation exploring the intersections of art, technology, and storytelling. Tracing his personal and professional journey from his early days in Philadelphia through the digital startup boom, Anthony reflects on the evolution of digital media, the shifting landscape of comic books, and his work empowering urban youth through community tech and art programs like Creative Tech Works.