NBA All-Star Art Garden Features Bay Area Designer's Piece

Tim Cook's "All-Stars in Los Angeles" captures the energy and excitement of the NBA All-Star Weekend in LA.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The NBA All-Star Art Garden will feature a piece by Tim Cook, a designer, illustrator, and printmaker from the Bay Area of California. Cook's work, titled "All-Stars in Los Angeles," aims to capture the unique energy and anticipation of the NBA All-Star Weekend in the host city of Los Angeles.

Why it matters

The NBA All-Star Art Garden showcases the work of talented artists who bring the excitement of the All-Star Weekend to life through their creative interpretations. Cook's piece was selected to be part of this year's exhibition, highlighting the vibrant artistic community in the Bay Area and providing a platform for his distinctive style and perspective.

The details

Cook's piece features an extreme perspective that invites the viewer to "look up to the stars" in anticipation of the future, while also evoking a sense of the past and how the NBA and its fans have arrived at this moment. The work includes nods to the host team and city, as well as universally recognized symbols, allowing fans and athletes from around the world to connect with their shared love of the game.

  • The NBA All-Star Art Garden will be on display during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.

The players

Tim Cook

A designer, illustrator, and printmaker living in the Bay Area of California. He grew up in Mississippi, spending his youth drawing cartoons from various media, and knew from a young age that he wanted to create art for a living. He has spent over a decade in Nashville's creative scene before moving to the West Coast with his wife.

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What they’re saying

“This piece captures the excitement of the NBA All-Star Weekend and the unique energy only LA can bring. The extreme perspective invites the viewer to 'look up to the stars' in anticipation of the future while evoking a sense of the past and how we came to be here.”

— Tim Cook, Artist (nba.com)

What’s next

The NBA All-Star Art Garden featuring Tim Cook's "All-Stars in Los Angeles" will be on display during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.

The takeaway

Tim Cook's work showcases the vibrant artistic community in the Bay Area and provides a unique perspective on the excitement and anticipation surrounding the NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, allowing fans and athletes from around the world to connect with their shared love of the game.