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THE GUARDIAN - ‘A TRAIN NEARLY TOOK MY HEAD OFF': HOW LADY PINK SHOOK UP THE MACHO MEN OF NEW YORK’S GRAFFITI SCENE

At 15, she began tagging in tribute to a boyfriend who was arrested. Quickly, she became the only woman accepted among graffiti crews, taking risks tagging subways and tunnels, often under life-threatening conditions.

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1883 MAGAZINE - LADY PINK: GRAFFITI PIONEER, FEMINIST VISIONARY, AND IMMERSIVE STORYTELLER

1883 MAGAZINE - LADY PINK: GRAFFITI PIONEER, FEMINIST VISIONARY, AND IMMERSIVE STORYTELLER

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 force who carved her name into...
HUCK MAGAZINE - MEET LADY PINK, THE ‘FIRST LADY’ OF GRAFFITI

HUCK MAGAZINE - MEET LADY PINK, THE ‘FIRST LADY’ OF GRAFFITI

Surrealist cityscapes constructed from train carriages sit alongside rawer, socially conscious works — including a haunting painting of a person experiencing homelessness on a subway bench. These themes — of...
THE GUARDIAN - ‘A TRAIN NEARLY TOOK MY HEAD OFF': HOW LADY PINK SHOOK UP THE MACHO MEN OF NEW YORK’S GRAFFITI SCENE

THE GUARDIAN - ‘A TRAIN NEARLY TOOK MY HEAD OFF': HOW LADY PINK SHOOK UP THE MACHO MEN OF NEW YORK’S GRAFFITI SCENE

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 death or arrest. She recalls nearly...
HYPEBEAST - MISS SUBWAY NYC TAKES US BACK TO LADY PINK’S NEW YORK PLANTING A FULL-SCALE NYC SUBWAY STATION IN THE HEART OF SHOREDITCH

HYPEBEAST - MISS SUBWAY NYC TAKES US BACK TO LADY PINK’S NEW YORK PLANTING A FULL-SCALE NYC SUBWAY STATION IN THE HEART OF SHOREDITCH

A trailblazer of the graffiti scene, Lady Pink began painting trains at just 15 and was exhibiting at MoMA PS1 by 17. Her work goes beyond nostalgia, capturing the energy...
FAD MAGAZINE - MISS SUBWAY NYC IS A LANDMARK SOLO EXHIBITION BY TRAILBLAZING ARTIST LADY PINK

FAD MAGAZINE - MISS SUBWAY NYC IS A LANDMARK SOLO EXHIBITION BY TRAILBLAZING ARTIST LADY PINK

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 Subways 2025,” complete with sash homage...
HYPEBAE - LADY PINK NEW YORK CITY GRAFFITI STREET ART UK SOLO EXHIBITION

HYPEBAE - LADY PINK NEW YORK CITY GRAFFITI STREET ART UK SOLO EXHIBITION

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 to the UK for a rare...
ART PLUGGED - LADY PINK BRINGS NYC SUBWAY ENERGY TO LONDON IN "MISS SUBWAY NYC"

ART PLUGGED - LADY PINK BRINGS NYC SUBWAY ENERGY TO LONDON IN "MISS SUBWAY NYC"

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 at MoMA PS1, starring in the...
VICE - LADY PINK: THE GRAFFITI QUEEN WHO NEVER LEFT THE STREETS

VICE - LADY PINK: THE GRAFFITI QUEEN WHO NEVER LEFT THE STREETS

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 memories, historic events, or graffiti’s underground...
MoMa - 24 HOURS WITH LADY PINK: A QUEEN OF THE SUBWAYS COMES FULL CIRCLE AT MOMA PS1

MoMa - 24 HOURS WITH LADY PINK: A QUEEN OF THE SUBWAYS COMES FULL CIRCLE AT MOMA PS1

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 bridge the personal and political, the...
ARTNET - LADY PINK UNVEILS MONUMENTAL MURAL AT MoMA PS1

ARTNET - LADY PINK UNVEILS MONUMENTAL MURAL AT MoMA PS1

Born in Ecuador and raised in Queens, Lady Pink began painting subway cars as a teenager in the late 1970s. At a time when few women were recognized in the...
ART PLUGGED - EMPTY CONSUMPTION CURATED BY OUTSIDE THE ZONE

ART PLUGGED - EMPTY CONSUMPTION CURATED BY OUTSIDE THE ZONE

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, Empty Consumption marks a revitalisation of...
NEW WAVE MAG - BROOKLYN BORN MALIK ROBERTS MAKES LONDON DEBUT IN SOLO SHOW

NEW WAVE MAG - BROOKLYN BORN MALIK ROBERTS MAKES LONDON DEBUT IN SOLO SHOW

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 art and identity. His work resides...
CULTED - WE LINKED UP WITH BROOKLYN-BASED ARTIST MALIK ROBERTS

CULTED - WE LINKED UP WITH BROOKLYN-BASED ARTIST MALIK ROBERTS

The red gallery walls are occupied with a collection of over 25 pieces made exclusively for the exhibition, including a sketched up hallway in the gallery and a Porsche parked...
LONDON FASHION WEEK - MALIK ROBERTS “THE DOUBLE UP”

LONDON FASHION WEEK - MALIK ROBERTS “THE DOUBLE UP”

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. The exhibition, titled "The Double Up",...
ART PLUGGED - FIVE EXHIBITIONS TO SEE IN LONDON IN SEPTEMBER 2024

ART PLUGGED - FIVE EXHIBITIONS TO SEE IN LONDON IN SEPTEMBER 2024

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 Athens, Roberts brings a fresh series...
HARDCOPY MAGAZINE - MALIK ROBERTS' EXPERIENCES AND INSPIRATIONS

HARDCOPY MAGAZINE - MALIK ROBERTS' EXPERIENCES AND INSPIRATIONS

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 work after moving from Ridgewood to...
ART PLUGGED - ‘THE DOUBLE UP’ NEW EXHIBITION

ART PLUGGED - ‘THE DOUBLE UP’ NEW EXHIBITION

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 this as a moment to step...
FAD MAGAZINE - DIDIER CHAMIZO TALKS TO LEE SHARROCK ABOUT PRISON, PROTEST AND THE HEALING POWER OF ART

FAD MAGAZINE - DIDIER CHAMIZO TALKS TO LEE SHARROCK ABOUT PRISON, PROTEST AND THE HEALING POWER OF ART

Didier Chamizo has a more intriguing story than most, an activist who was involved in the May 1968 protests in Paris, he demonstrated against the Vietnam War and advocated for...
MADE IN SHOREDITCH - FRENCH PAINTER, ACTIVIST, REFORMED CONVICT DIDIER CHAMIZO UNVEILS 1ST LONDON SOLO SHOW REBEL SOUL AT D’STASSI ART IN SHOREDITCH

MADE IN SHOREDITCH - FRENCH PAINTER, ACTIVIST, REFORMED CONVICT DIDIER CHAMIZO UNVEILS 1ST LONDON SOLO SHOW REBEL SOUL AT D’STASSI ART IN SHOREDITCH

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 tale of extraordinary, often near-death experiences...
LONDON DAILY NEWS - DIDIER CHAMIZO'S LONDON DEBUT SHOW

LONDON DAILY NEWS - DIDIER CHAMIZO'S LONDON DEBUT SHOW

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.  Chamizo’s art mirrors his life, with...
ART PLUGGED - DIDIER CHAMIZO: REBEL SOUL

ART PLUGGED - DIDIER CHAMIZO: REBEL SOUL

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 announce the first ever UK solo... Read More
ORGAN THING - ANGEL ‘LA II’ ORTIZ, THE GREAT COLLABORATOR AT D’STASSI ART, EAST LONDON – IT CERTAINLY WAS BUSY, WAS IT JUST ABOUT THE GRAFF/STREET ART HISTORY THOUGH? BITS OF STIK, SHEPHARD FAIREY, COLLABORATIONS WITH THE LATE RICHARD HAMBLETON…

ORGAN THING - ANGEL ‘LA II’ ORTIZ, THE GREAT COLLABORATOR AT D’STASSI ART, EAST LONDON – IT CERTAINLY WAS BUSY, WAS IT JUST ABOUT THE GRAFF/STREET ART HISTORY THOUGH? BITS OF STIK, SHEPHARD FAIREY, COLLABORATIONS WITH THE LATE RICHARD HAMBLETON…

  Angel ‘LA II’ Ortiz, The Great Collaborator at D’Stassi Art, East London, May 2024 –  Well it certainly felt like an event, it was certainly busy, we were there... Read More
FAD MAGAZINE - ANGEL ‘LA II’ ORTIZ CURATES ‘THE GREAT COLLABORATOR’ FEATURING: SHEPARD FAIREY, MR.DOODLE, STIK & MARK KOSTABI

FAD MAGAZINE - ANGEL ‘LA II’ ORTIZ CURATES ‘THE GREAT COLLABORATOR’ FEATURING: SHEPARD FAIREY, MR.DOODLE, STIK & MARK KOSTABI

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 Photo: Zie Otto ‘The Great Collaborator’...
LONDON DAILY NEWS - D’STASSI GALLERY ANNOUNCE ANGEL ‘LA II’ ORTIZ ‘THE GREAT COLLABORATOR’ EXHIBITION FEATURING STIK, SHEPARD FAIREY AND MR.DOODLE

LONDON DAILY NEWS - D’STASSI GALLERY ANNOUNCE ANGEL ‘LA II’ ORTIZ ‘THE GREAT COLLABORATOR’ EXHIBITION FEATURING STIK, SHEPARD FAIREY AND MR.DOODLE

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 Collaborator’ opens on May 10th, 2024... Read More
FLO LONDON - 10 EXHIBITIONS YOU NEED TO SEE THIS MAY

FLO LONDON - 10 EXHIBITIONS YOU NEED TO SEE THIS MAY

#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 homage to the legendary Angel 'LA...
ANGEL ‘LA II’ ORTIZ ‘THE GREAT COLLABORATOR’ AT D’STASSI

ANGEL ‘LA II’ ORTIZ ‘THE GREAT COLLABORATOR’ AT D’STASSI

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 Collaborator’ opens on May 10th, 2024...
ART RABBIT - ANGEL ‘LA II’ ORTIZ CURATES ‘THE GREAT COLLABORATOR’ FEATURING FELLOW STREET ART LEGENDS STIK, SHEPARD FAIREY, MR.DOODLE, AND MARK KOSTABI

ART RABBIT - ANGEL ‘LA II’ ORTIZ CURATES ‘THE GREAT COLLABORATOR’ FEATURING FELLOW STREET ART LEGENDS STIK, SHEPARD FAIREY, MR.DOODLE, AND MARK KOSTABI

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’ Ortiz exhibition. ‘The Great Collaborator’ opens...
ART PLUGGED - ANGEL ‘LA II’ ORTIZ BRINGS GRAFFITI ART & CULTURE TO COLLABORATIVE EXHIBITION IN LONDON

ART PLUGGED - ANGEL ‘LA II’ ORTIZ BRINGS GRAFFITI ART & CULTURE TO COLLABORATIVE EXHIBITION IN LONDON

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 May 10th, 2024, this exhibition promises...
URBAN SYNDICATE - COPE2: UNRAVELING A LEGEND OF NEW YORKS URBAN GRAFFITI

URBAN SYNDICATE - COPE2: UNRAVELING A LEGEND OF NEW YORKS URBAN GRAFFITI

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 culture. His journey from the streets...
ART PLUGGED - COPE2: A CRUSADE OF GRAFFITI BOMBING BY A KING OF DESTRUCTION

ART PLUGGED - COPE2: A CRUSADE OF GRAFFITI BOMBING BY A KING OF DESTRUCTION

Writing, tagging, and bombing, they left enigmatic signatures sprawled across the walls as cryptic signs and symbols of individuality. Each mark was a bold declaration of existence, a defiant statement....
THE NEW YORK TIMES - TIME MAGAZINE GETS DOWN WITH IT

THE NEW YORK TIMES - TIME MAGAZINE GETS DOWN WITH IT

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 has been spray painting on almost... Read More
THE NEW YORK TIMES - AND NOW, A WORD FROM THE STREETS

THE NEW YORK TIMES - AND NOW, A WORD FROM THE STREETS

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 groups buff (i.e., paint over) their... Read More
ART PLUGGED - TREVOR ANDREW, FKA GUCCIGHOST, OPENS UP ON ART, FASHION, AND MUSIC

ART PLUGGED - TREVOR ANDREW, FKA GUCCIGHOST, OPENS UP ON ART, FASHION, AND MUSIC

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 the subculture of skateboarding, which later...
WONDERLAND - D’STASSI ART × TREVOR ANDREW "BANG BANG"

WONDERLAND - D’STASSI ART × TREVOR ANDREW "BANG BANG"

Trevor “Trouble” Andrew, known for his Gucci Ghost work, is making his eagerly awaited UK debut with Bang Bang, a solo exhibition presented by D’Stassi Art. The Olympic snowboarder-turned-visual artist...
SEB'S [ART LIST] - TREVOR ANDREW (F.K.A. GUCCI GHOST) UK DEBUT

SEB'S [ART LIST] - TREVOR ANDREW (F.K.A. GUCCI GHOST) UK DEBUT

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 a multi-disciplinary artist that is internationally...
ART PLUGGED - TREVOR 'TROUBLE' ANDREW: 'BANG BANG'

ART PLUGGED - TREVOR 'TROUBLE' ANDREW: 'BANG BANG'

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 from Olympic snowboarder to creative genius...
NY TIMES - THE MAN AND SPIRIT BEHIND GUCCIGHOST, GUCCI’S RENEGADE LINE

NY TIMES - THE MAN AND SPIRIT BEHIND GUCCIGHOST, GUCCI’S RENEGADE LINE

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 holes in a bedsheet adorned with...
LONDON TV - D’STASSI ART PRESENTS ‘BANG BANG’ UK DEBUT SOLO SHOW OF VISIONARY ARTIST TREVOR ANDREW

LONDON TV - D’STASSI ART PRESENTS ‘BANG BANG’ UK DEBUT SOLO SHOW OF VISIONARY ARTIST TREVOR ANDREW

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 decade. Originally conceived as a musical...
MADE IN SHOREDITCH - D’STASSI ART PRESENTS ‘BANG BANG’ – UK DEBUT SOLO SHOW OF VISIONARY ARTIST TREVOR ANDREW

MADE IN SHOREDITCH - D’STASSI ART PRESENTS ‘BANG BANG’ – UK DEBUT SOLO SHOW OF VISIONARY ARTIST TREVOR ANDREW

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 from Olympic snowboarder to creative genius...
CULTURED MAGAZINE - IN DAVID KING REUBEN’S LOUIS VUITTON PORTFOLIO, EVERYTHING IS GENERATED BY A.I.— EXCEPT THE CLOTHES

CULTURED MAGAZINE - IN DAVID KING REUBEN’S LOUIS VUITTON PORTFOLIO, EVERYTHING IS GENERATED BY A.I.— EXCEPT THE CLOTHES

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 2023 Ready-to-Wear collection with nothing but... Read More
FRIEZE MAGAZINE - IS KEITH HARING’S ART FOR EVERYBODY?

FRIEZE MAGAZINE - IS KEITH HARING’S ART FOR EVERYBODY?

Words by Jonathan Griffin First published June 16th 2023   A survey at The Broad, Los Angeles, balances the artist’s claims of universality with an acknowledgement of his freewheeling appropriation... Read More
ARTNET NEWS - STREET ARTIST AND KEITH HARING COLLABORATOR ANGEL ORTIZ’S NEW GRAFFITI-INSPIRED WORKS BOTTLE THE VIBE OF 1980S NEW YORK. SEE THEM HERE

ARTNET NEWS - STREET ARTIST AND KEITH HARING COLLABORATOR ANGEL ORTIZ’S NEW GRAFFITI-INSPIRED WORKS BOTTLE THE VIBE OF 1980S NEW YORK. SEE THEM HERE

Ortiz's latest canvases make up "Ode 2 NYC," now on view at Chase Contemporary. Words by Richard Whiddington May 22, 2023   Installation view of "Ode 2 NYC." Photo courtesy... Read More
ARTNET NEWS - SEE INSIDE KEITH HARING’S FIRST L.A. MUSEUM SHOW, COMPLETE WITH A POP SHOP AND A PINK LEATHER SUIT ONCE WORN BY MADONNA

ARTNET NEWS - SEE INSIDE KEITH HARING’S FIRST L.A. MUSEUM SHOW, COMPLETE WITH A POP SHOP AND A PINK LEATHER SUIT ONCE WORN BY MADONNA

Words by Vittoria Benzine June 5, 2023 “Keith Haring: Art Is for Everybody" is on view at the Broad in Los Angeles through October 8, before traveling to the Art... Read More
TIME OUT - SEE NEW NYC-THEMED ARTWORK BY KEITH HARING COLLABORATOR ANGEL ORTIZTIME OUT: SEE NEW NYC-THEMED ARTWORK BY KEITH HARING COLLABORATOR ANGEL ORTIZ

TIME OUT - SEE NEW NYC-THEMED ARTWORK BY KEITH HARING COLLABORATOR ANGEL ORTIZTIME OUT: SEE NEW NYC-THEMED ARTWORK BY KEITH HARING COLLABORATOR ANGEL ORTIZ

Words by Rossilynne Skena Culgan Thursday April 20 2023    Photograph: Courtesy of Chase Contemporary | Angel Ortiz Back in 1980 in a Lower East Side schoolyard, artist Keith Haring sought out... Read More
ART PLUGGED - WIDE EYED CURATED BY HEATHER BELL

ART PLUGGED - WIDE EYED CURATED BY HEATHER BELL

D’Stassi Art are proud to introduce our latest group show carefully curated by friend of the gallery Heather Bell. The show explores a selection of whimsical artworks which focus on...
THE BROAD - KEITH HARING: ART IS FOR EVERYBODY

THE BROAD - KEITH HARING: ART IS FOR EVERYBODY

The Broad will present the first-ever museum exhibition in Los Angeles of Keith Haring’s expansive body of work and will feature over 120 artworks and archival materials.
W MAGAZINE - ALL THE MUST SEE ART SHOWS OF 2023 (SO FAR)

W MAGAZINE - ALL THE MUST SEE ART SHOWS OF 2023 (SO FAR)

First published in W Magazine - 01.12.23  Words By Maxine Wally Describing the early 2023 arts calendar as “stacked” feels like an understatement. The sheer number of exhibitions, group shows, retrospectives,... Read More
HERO MAGAZINE - WEEKEND COMBO: AN IRISH FEUD, STUDIO GHIBLI MAGIC AND A CRACK CLOUD GIG

HERO MAGAZINE - WEEKEND COMBO: AN IRISH FEUD, STUDIO GHIBLI MAGIC AND A CRACK CLOUD GIG

Keith Haring’s creative partner Angel Oritz – also known as LA II – is making a come back via a solo exhibition at East London’s D’Satssi Art. Titled King of Hearts,...
THE FACE - KEITH HARING’S COLLABORATOR ANGEL ORTIZ FINALLY GETS HIS FLOWERS

THE FACE - KEITH HARING’S COLLABORATOR ANGEL ORTIZ FINALLY GETS HIS FLOWERS

You probably wouldn’t know that Angel Ortiz was a key figure of the urban art movement in the Lower East Side, New York, in the early ​’80s. Back then, the artist...
10 MAGAZINE - TEN CRAVES: THE TOM OF FINLAND FESTIVAL HEADS TO LONDON AND LA, AXEL ARIGATO IS PUFFING UP AND MORE!

10 MAGAZINE - TEN CRAVES: THE TOM OF FINLAND FESTIVAL HEADS TO LONDON AND LA, AXEL ARIGATO IS PUFFING UP AND MORE!

This month at D’Stassi Art, the legendary street artist, Keith Haring makes a spirited comeback by the brush of his longstanding collaborator and creative partner Angel Ortiz, who channels Haring...