Born: 1975 Brooklyn, NY Graduated: School Of Visual Arts, NYC 1997 BFA Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1975, JM Rizzi also as JMR, discovered his love for art at an early age. Shaped by the raw energy of the city and following in the footsteps of the pioneers of street art, Rizzi pursued a degree in Fine Art from the School of Visual Arts, graduating in 1997. In the years that followed, he took to the streets, adding his colorful interpretations to the urban landscape.