Introducing the Visa global art collection
Inspired by our FIFA partnership, the first-of-its-kind artist collaboration celebrates the unifying spirit of football and uplifts artists to center stage.
Meet the artists
Visa commissioned more than 20 artists from six continents to create visual representations of their home countries, as a way to celebrate the diverse traditions and stories that make football universal.
Global
Darien Birks
Darien Birks is an illustrator and design director. Now working independently, he explores pop culture, portraiture, and everyday objects through a lens of nostalgia and storytelling. His work blends design discipline with expressive illustration.
Austin, TX
Nathan Walker
Nathan Walker is an artist based in Austin, Texas. He runs his own studio where he brings stories to life through bold, character-driven work that’s full of energy and personality. Fueled by a love of sports, competition and street art culture, Nathan brings a unique point of view to every project and focuses on creating work that feels fresh, thoughtful, and visually striking.
Miami, Florida
Ivan Roque
Ivan J. Roque is a Miami born Cuban American muralist whose work reflects the city’s color rhythm and cultural blend. Rooted in Miami’s neighborhoods and visual language, his work has appeared in cities such as New York, Dubai and Seoul along with civic commissions across the United States.
Canada, Vancouver
Rafael Mayani
Rafael Mayani is an illustrator based in Vancouver, Canada. He studied industrial design in Mexico City and visual arts in Barcelona before developing a distinctive style marked by vibrant color and whimsy. His work appears across media, from picture books to editorial illustrations.
Atlanta, Georgia
Frank "Paper" Dunson
PaperFrank is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist from Georgia with deep roots in Atlanta’s creative scene. Raised in a family of artists, he shaped his experiences and imperfections into a distinct visual style. After graduation, he kept pushing, built momentum in the local art community, and ultimately earned an apprenticeship at a well-known local tattoo shop, grounding his rise in the city that continues to influence his work.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Raheem "King" Saladeen Johnson
Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Raheem Saladeen Johnson, known as King Saladeen, discovered his passion for art at an early age despite limited creative outlets. As an artist, he devoted himself fully to his craft, developing the vibrant style that would earn him national and international recognition. Today, King Saladeen is known for his dynamic contemporary work, all deeply rooted in the inspiration of his Philadelphia upbringing.
KANSAS City, Oklahoma
JT Daniels
JT Daniels is a Kansas City based artist who blends characters, phrases and overlapping figures into rhythmic compositions inspired by the people he meets throughout the city. His work transforms everyday interactions into visual stories about connection, growth, and the ever-shifting human experience. Each face and form reflects Kansas City’s energy and the communities that shape his creative voice.
