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02 October 2026
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 visual language first developed with Jean-Michel Basquiat.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 “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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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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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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Words by Rossilynne Skena Culgan Thursday April 20 2023 Photograph: Courtesy of Chase Contemporary | Angel Ortiz Back in 1980 in a Lower East Side...
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