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13 October 2026
D'Stassi Art Journal | In The Press | 13 October 2026 Al Diaz Featured in It's Nice That: Reclaiming the Legacy of SAMO© A new feature in It's Nice That explores the extraordinary story...
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Art Plugged profiles Al Diaz’s UK debut at D’Stassi Art, exploring the origins of SAMO©, his new London works and the evolution of a...
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Complex features the new SAMO© x DARKCIRCLE capsule, launched at D’Stassi Art alongside Al Diaz's UK debut exhibition, SAMO : TRANSATLANTICATION.
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Hypebeast speaks with Al Diaz about the origins of SAMO©, his early relationship with Jean-Michel Basquiat and why, nearly five decades later, he remains...
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Deadline covers Al Diaz’s UK debut, SAMO: TRANSATLANTICATION, at D’Stassi Art in Shoreditch, exploring the origins of SAMO©, Diaz’s collaboration with Jean-Michel Basquiat, his...
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From the birth of New York graffiti to the creation of SAMO® with Jean-Michel Basquiat, Al Diaz reflects on five decades of writing, community...
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Following the death of Yayoi Kusama at 97, we look back at the extraordinary seven-decade career that took her from struggling to sell paintings...
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Al Diaz is a pioneering New York graffiti artist and co-creator of SAMO© with Jean-Michel Basquiat. We explore his story, early graffiti practice, SAMO,...
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London’s leading galleries are increasingly treating exhibitions as cultural platforms rather than isolated displays. From Tate Modern’s Frida Kahlo dining collaboration with chef Santiago...
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A rare Keith Haring self-portrait from the collection of his lifelong friend sold for approximately $4.3 million at Sotheby’s New York. We examine what...
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Thierry Noir’s In the Neighbourhood places his unmistakable visual language inside the daily life of Kawashima Shopping Street, a surviving Showa-era neighbourhood in Tokyo....
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As STIK’s landmark New York mural is spared from being painted over, the moment underlines why his work continues to resonate far beyond the...
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As street art moves further into the mainstream, the importance of origin, authorship and cultural context only becomes greater. This piece looks at why...
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D’Stassi Art presents a preview selection of original works by Harry Jones. A focused release offering immediate availability ahead of wider presentation, highlighting Jones’...
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Lady Pink’s Subway Surfers, 2023 is inspired by the Redbird Reef project, where retired New York City subway cars were submerged in the Atlantic...
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The launch prioritises physical gathering and shared experience, reinforcing the value of direct engagement alongside digital release. For collectors, curators, and institutions, the edition...
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Step inside the South Bronx studio of New York artist Daze as he reflects on his early years painting the subway system and the...
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In recent years Daze has continued to push forward. His exhibitions at PPOW Gallery in 2018 and the Museum of the City of New...
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The origins of Street Art, of how we think of it today as a “type of Art” that evolved from graffiti, began in the...
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After years away from the spotlight, Ortiz gradually began rebuilding his career, reconnecting with the art community and reaffirming his place within the history...
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Despite this evolution, Pink never strayed far from her preferred medium - spray paint. Spray paint remains at the core of her work, prized...
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Lady Pink—born Sandra Fabara in Ecuador and raised in Queens, New York—is not just one of the first female street artists; she’s a fearless...
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Surrealist cityscapes constructed from train carriages sit alongside rawer, socially conscious works — including a haunting painting of a person experiencing homelessness on a...
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In her early years, Pink faced dangerous situations while bombing trains, dressing like a boy for safety and operating with military-level precision to avoid...
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A trailblazer of the graffiti scene, Lady Pink began painting trains at just 15 and was exhibiting at MoMA PS1 by 17. Her work...
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Titled with a nod to the historic Miss Subways beauty pageant of the 1940s–70s, the show features a self‑portrait of Lady Pink as “Miss...
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Hailed as one of the first women to make her mark in New York’s graffiti scene, Lady Pink has brought her powerful visual language...
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Starting as a teenage graffiti artist in Queens, Lady Pink quickly became a legend in a male-dominated scene. By age 17, she was exhibiting...
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This new body of work reflects her ever-evolving style, but also her loyalty to graffiti’s essence: rebellion, storytelling, and truth. Whether she’s referencing personal...
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For those of us who have followed her journey—from subway trains to major museums—the mural is a reminder of Lady Pink’s unmatched ability to...
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Born in Ecuador and raised in Queens, Lady Pink began painting subway cars as a teenager in the late 1970s. At a time when...
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To mark the launch of Lady Pink: Miss Subway NYC, D’Stassi Art is proud to present a new minidoc that brings the exhibition’s powerful...
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At D'Stassi Art, we’re excited to showcase Nostalgia, a vibrant new exhibition that celebrates the art we love and know our collectors will be...
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D’Stassi Art is delighted to announce Empty Consumption, a bold and thought-provoking exhibition of London’s most exciting emerging street artists. In the gallery’s ultimate exhibition of 2024,...
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With a career that spans international exhibitions, high-profile collectors, and prestigious commissions, including a presentation to Pope Francis, Roberts continues to shape conversations around...
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On September 13th, D’Stassi Art opened its doors to a show half a decade in the making – Malik Roberts’ UK Solo Debut ‘The Double Up’....
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The red gallery walls are occupied with a collection of over 25 pieces made exclusively for the exhibition, including a sketched up hallway in...
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D’Stassi Art is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated solo exhibition of Malik Roberts, the Brooklyn-born-and-based painter and mixed-media artist, in his UK debut....
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Making waves is Malik Roberts with his London debut, The Double Up, at Hoxton’s D’Stassi Art. Following his successful shows in New York and...
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Didier Chamizo’s UK Debut show will be revealed with an opening night on 7th June at D’Stassi Art, with a rare appearance by Chamizo....
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During our latest catch-up at 3 World Trade Center, My friend Malik Roberts shared his experience with the new phases of his life and...
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Drawn to the cultural affinity between the African Caribbean communities of New York and London, this latest show is a natural progression for artist Malik, who sees...
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Didier Chamizo has a more intriguing story than most, an activist who was involved in the May 1968 protests in Paris, he demonstrated against...
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Born into poverty in Cahors, France, on 15th October 1951, Chamizo’s early life was marked by stark contradictions and intense transformations. His is a...
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Didier Chamizo’s UK Debut show will be revealed with an opening night on 7th June at D’Stassi Art, with a rare appearance by Chamizo....
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Didier Chamizo: Rebel Soul7th June, 2024 for a 3 week periodD’Stassi Art12-18 Hoxton Street(Entrance on Drysdale St)London N1 6NG D’Stassi Art is thrilled to...
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Angel ‘LA II’ Ortiz, The Great Collaborator at D’Stassi Art, East London, May 2024 – Well it certainly felt like an event, it...
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D’Stassi Art will open the doors of their flagship gallery in Shoreditch, London for a major new Angel ‘LA II’ Ortiz exhibition. LA II...
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D’Stassi Art will open the doors of their flagship gallery in Shoreditch, London for a major new Angel ‘LA II’ Ortiz exhibition. ‘The Great...
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#FLODown: D’Stassi Art is preparing for an exciting exhibition at their flagship gallery in Shoreditch this May. Titled The Great Collaborator, the showcase pays...
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D’STASSI Art will open the doors of their flagship gallery in Shoreditch, London for a major new Angel ‘LA II’ Ortiz exhibition. ‘The Great...
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London, 22nd April, 2024 - D’Stassi Art will open the doors of their flagship gallery in Shoreditch, London for a major new Angel ‘LA II’...
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The Great Collaborator is a celebration of Ortiz’s legacy, blending graffiti and street art in an unforgettable collaborative journey. This makes it a must-see...
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Immerse yourself in the world of graffiti art & culture at D’Stassi Art‘s headline exhibition in London, The Great Collaborator. Opening in Shoreditch on...
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Cope2's influence stretches far beyond the confines of the Bronx, resonating with a diverse array of artists and leaving an indelible mark on broader...
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Like the Lannisters of Westeros, COPE2 plays for keeps. Forty-plus years into his career, he is still adhering to the crusade of graffiti bombing....
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Writing, tagging, and bombing, they left enigmatic signatures sprawled across the walls as cryptic signs and symbols of individuality. Each mark was a bold...
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Yok is a Filipino artist whose distinct and captivating art style has garnered attention from all corners of the contemporary art world. Known for...
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By Jake Mooney June 26, 2005 Since he was 12 years old, back in the late 1970's, the Bronx graffiti writer known as Cope2...
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By Greg Allen July 10, 2005 The underground street-art scene usually maintains an antagonistic equilibrium: graffiti artists bomb (i.e., paint) highly visible sites; civic...
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January at D'Stassi Art Gallery January saw D’Stassi Art have the pleasure of hosting Teddy Swims for an intimate performance in partnership with Atlantic...
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The flare of D’stassi gallery catches your eye as you turn down Hoxton St. to break away from the bustling high streets of Shoreditch....
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June saw Wide-Eyed curated by Heather Bell close at D’Stassi Art. November saw D’Stassi Art open our brand new storefront gallery, taking over the...
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D’Stassi Art is thrilled to announce a new store-front gallery in the heart of Shoreditch. The expansion comes three years after opening our...
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D’Stassi Art are thrilled to announce a new store-front gallery in the heart of Shoreditch. The expansion comes three years after opening our first...
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A look back at Trevor Andrew's UK debut show 'BANG BANG' September saw the continuation of Trevor Andrew’s UK debut exhibition ‘BANG BANG’ at...
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Canadian multi-disciplinary artist Trevor Andrew, otherwise known as GucciGhost, has had an epic—if not one-of-a-kind—journey to becoming a visual artist. He first delved into...
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Trevor Andrew aka Gucci Ghost (b. 1979; Nova Scotia, Canada). Based in Brooklyn, N.Y 2003- 2018, is a multi-disciplinary artist currently living in Los...
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Trevor “Trouble” Andrew, known for his Gucci Ghost work, is making his eagerly awaited UK debut with Bang Bang, a solo exhibition presented by...
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June saw Wide-Eyed curated by Heather Bell close at D’Stassi Art. The exhibition was the first of its kind for our gallery, introducing...
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Trevor Andrew aka Gucci Ghost (b. 1979; Nova Scotia, Canada). Based in Brooklyn, N.Y 2003- 2018. Currently living in Los Angeles, California. He is...
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D’Stassi Art is pleased to present the eagerly awaited UK debut solo show of Trevor ‘Trouble’ Andrew – the acclaimed artist also known as Gucci Ghost, whose journey...
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GucciGhost started as a fluke. Mr. Andrew needed a last-minute Halloween costume in 2012, and after running out of other options, he cut two...
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Alongside the new Bang Bang series, the exhibition will showcase select pieces from Andrew’s legendary Gucci Ghost project, an ambitious endeavour that spanned a...
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D’Stassi Art is pleased to present the eagerly awaited UK debut solo show of Trevor ‘Trouble’ Andrew – the acclaimed artist also known as Gucci Ghost, whose journey...
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AUGUST 2023, LONDON - D’Stassi Art is pleased to present the eagerly awaited UK debut solo show of Trevor ‘Trouble’ Andrew - the acclaimed...
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May was a massive month for D’Stassi Art. It saw our sold out private view of Angel ‘LA II’ Ortiz exhibition close with the...
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Words by Cultured Magazine First published May 22, 2023 CULTURED commissioned artist David King Reuben to create a portfolio of looks from its Spring/Summer...
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Words by Jonathan Griffin First published June 16th 2023 A survey at The Broad, Los Angeles, balances the artist’s claims of universality with...
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Ortiz's latest canvases make up "Ode 2 NYC," now on view at Chase Contemporary. Words by Richard Whiddington May 22, 2023 Installation view...
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Words by Vittoria Benzine June 5, 2023 “Keith Haring: Art Is for Everybody" is on view at the Broad in Los Angeles through October...
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Sold out private views and a brand new show opening. May was a massive month for D’Stassi Art. It saw our sold out private...
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Meet Adam Handler. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Adam Handler spent his formative years at his grandparents' framing workshop in NYC. It...
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March saw D’Stassi Art exhibit a private view of Angel ‘LA II’ Ortiz works made exclusively for the gallery. 15 new works have been...
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"This is the first print release from Angel 'LAII' Ortiz in over a decade. The launch of this limited edition is coming off the back of two extremely...
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The March edition of our newsletter, containing updates from our gallery, our artists and the art market
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Introducing a brand new and highly anticipated collection from D'Stassi Art artist Exhibit69. With these works Exhibit69 has worked on classic renaissance originals that...
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The February edition of our newsletter, containing updates from our gallery, our artists and the art market.
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On December 2nd D’Stassi Art opened our doors to our first ever group show Spotlight, which brought together 6 artists from our roster for...
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The January edition of our newsletter, containing updates from our gallery, our artists and the art market.
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His 1 of 1 hand-painted jackets have been stocked and sold out in Nordstrom USA and has graced the backs of numerous A-list musicians...
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On September 30th D’Stassi Art opened our doors to perhaps the most exciting exhibition yet Angel ‘LA II’ Ortiz’s King of Hearts. Despite the...
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The Puerto Rican street artist who lives and works in New York has created over 30 new large-scale paintings for the show - his...
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'Friends' is a collaborative self-portrait by STIK and LA2 (Angel Ortiz) and celebrates a decade of their working friendship. LA2 was the creative partner...
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Ensconced in the world of Jewish Radicalism, the passing of the artist’s late beloved grandmother, affectionately nicknamed 'Nana’, marked a profound shift in his...
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D’Stassi Art is pleased to present King of Hearts, a new exhibition marking the highly anticipated comeback of Keith Haring’s longstanding collaborator and creative...
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On view from Friday 29 July until Friday 19 August, iconic and never-before-seen images will chronicle the vibrant scene of 1970s punk music and...
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August was a lively month at D’Stassi Art! The London flagship gallery opened its doors to D’Stassi’s first ever photography exhibition featuring works by...
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D’Stassi Art is pleased to present Legendary Moments - a new exhibition bringing together some of the most memorable moments from the rock and punk music...
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After the launch party and the chaos has all settled down D'Stassi Art, Stephen Colegrave, Bob Gruen and special Guest Smutty Smith would like...
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Exhibiting over 150 works, King used the new gallery space to create a universe of his own. Hundreds of unique and charisma filled Jelly...
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April was an exciting month at D’Stassi Art! The London flagship gallery unveiled the newly renovated space perfectly in line with the new exhibition...
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"I've been using certain pop characters to portray different groups in society. Sesame Street reminds me of the Bronx, and each character has started...
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Reuben’s approach involves a physically and emotionally taxing sequence of construction, deconstruction, and reconstruction. The multifaceted cycle, tailored and tweaked for each piece, begins...
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D’Stassi Art is pleased to present Supersonic Jelly Babies, a new body of work by London-based British artist David King Reuben. For the artist’s debut...
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D’Stassi Art will be launching the D’Stassi NFT Space; a new NFT Marketplace showcasing new and emerging artists, as well as some of the...
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A revolutionary development in the art world? Nothing more than a confusing acronym? Crypto bro mumbo jumbo? If you’ve been wondering just what the...
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2021 has been a momentous year here at D’Stassi Art! Artist Sidney Teodoruk at his studio. Sidney Teodoruk in August In August we...
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On the 19th November we presented Shipwreck, a solo exhibition of new oil and watercolor paintings by Peter Opheim. Known for his large-scale renderings...
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For the collaboration with Lakwena, Fiorucci teamed up with curators Edward Sanders and Michael Howes of D'Stassi Art who have been producing pop-ups since...
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Handler’s exposure to painting first began during childhood in his grandparent’s framing factory, a period of his life defined by an innocence and familiarity...
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For the collaboration with Lakwena, Fiorucci teamed up with curators Edward Sanders and Michael Howes of D'Stassi Art who have been producing pop-ups since...
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On the 6th August we officially opened our flagship gallery in Shoreditch, launching with Sidney Teodoruk’s debut UK show ‘Pop Nightmare’. The new space...
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For the third instalment, we spoke to Michael Hoppen - Owner of the Michael Hoppen Gallery.
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August 24, 2021 (Shoreditch, London) — D’Stassi Art is pleased to present Shipwreck, a solo exhibition of new oil and watercolor paintings by Peter...
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D’Stassi Art is pleased to announce the launch of its new gallery located in East London’s Shoreditch. Formerly home to the legendary “Boiler Room...
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When thinking about art, it is easy to default to the world of galleries, exhibitions and frames on walls - however, at D’Stassi Art...
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Art in animation and film The relationship between five filmmakers and illustration - from the gothic fantasticality of Tim Burton to the otherworldly escapism...
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Nfts In The Art Market What Is An Nft? Why Buy Nfts? Are There Any Downsides? In the first quarter of this year, NFTs...
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Sidney Teodoruk: Our latest addition to the spotlight roster. Sidney Teodoruk is a Sydney based artist who creates vibrant works that weave familiar objects,...
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Sidney Teodoruk (formally known as Brad Teodoruk) is an artist of contrasts. Using every visual device at his disposal, he weaves strange narratives drenched...
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D'stassi art - ones to watch 2021 2021 will be an exciting year for the art world, with the potential return of physical exhibitions,...
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2018 was a bumper year for the contemporary art market, showing significant growth quarter on quarter from May 2017. Most significantly, it marked the...
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Last year saw Adam Handler's star continue to rise, with the New Yorker's market seeing considerable growth. 2020 was full of challenges, which we...
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Born and raised in Glasgow, Anthony McEwan moved to London in 1996 to study at Chelsea art college and stayed, making London his home....
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Steph Burnley (the creative spark behind Bonnie and Clyde) studied 3D design at Kingston University, before setting up her own graphic design business in...
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Adam Handler, born in Queens - NY, creates dynamic works that express naive chaos through themes of loneliness, imagination, solitude and connection. Handler studied...
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This combination of classical Renaissance and fashion is what makes their latest collaboration even more fitting. Street artist Endless has adapted the two angels into a...
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Born in 1993, the French painter has rapidly emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in Europe. Now based in Barcelona, Madone’s...
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Born in 1993, the French painter has rapidly emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in Europe. Now based in Barcelona, Madone’s...
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In the short time since their launch in 2017, D'Stassi Art have carved themselves an impressive niche in London’s thriving commercial art market. A...
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Distassi Art is proud to present a limited run of editions from 80’s street art pioneer Al Diaz; half of SAMO©, alongside Basquiat, and...
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British artist Schoony is emerging as one of the leading talents in contemporary sculpture. New York’s acclaimed Guy Hepner gallery has supported the Londoner,...
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D'Stassi Art are pleased to announce a screening and exhibition at The Groucho Club, London. Displaying our incredible collection of Hambleton masterpieces, originals and...
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