Basil Gogos, born on March 12, 1929, in Egypt to Greek parents, spent his early childhood in Egypt before his family moved to the United States when he was 16 years old. Settling in New York City, Gogos developed a strong interest in art from an early age. He attended several art schools, including the National School of Design, the School of Visual Arts, and the Art Students League of New York, where he honed his skills under the guidance of Frank Reilly,