D'STASSI EDITIONS: AL DIAZ
The street art of 80s’ New York is of particular interest to art lovers, a period which catapulted talents such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and Richard Hambleton into the... Read More
Al Diaz (Ameican, b. 1959)
Al Diaz is best know for his collaboration with Jean Michel Basquiat on SAMO©, graffiti that appeared in lower Manhattan from 1977 to 1979. SAMO© initially became known because of its wit and sarcastic humor; but became a globally recognized graffito after Basquiat's rise to fame.
A prolific and influential first-generation NYC subway graffiti artist, who later became a text-oriented street artist, Al Diaz's career spans 5 decades. He currently works with WET PAINT signs used throughout the New York City subway system. After cutting out individual letters to create clever, surreal and sometimes poignant anagrams, he hangs the finished works in subways stations throughout New York City. His WET PAINT work was featured in the 21st Precinct Street Art Event ( July,2014) , a solo show at "Outlaw Arts" (March, 2015) and will appear in the upcoming book, "Street Messages" by Nicholas Ganz.
THE IMPORTANCE OF EDITIONS
The contemporary art market is soaring, with some of the world’s best investments to be found on the walls of prominent collectors. Given the economic turbulence of the last twenty...
THE POLITICS OF GRAFFITI: FROM STREET TO GALLERY
Street art and politics are closely intertwined, whether that be in terms of inspiration, identity or institution. In its heyday, the New York graffiti scene was subversive; an open call...
AL DIAZ - SAMO©
The 70’s and 80’s were a seminal period for New York street art, with a number of noteworthy artists emerging at the time. Amongst them was Al Diaz. Originally, Diaz...
D'STASSI ART AND CONTRA GALLERIES BROUGHT TWO STREET ART CULTURES TOGETHER AT NYC VIA LDN, PRESENTED BY WHITEHOT MAGAZINE
Between the 7th-10th March, Distassi Art put on a transatlantic collaboration with Contra Galleries in Chelsea, New York City. Presented by Whitehot Magazine, the event saw Distassi bring pieces by...
THE CONTEMPORARY ART MARKET
Contemporary art sales are signalling a new period of prosperity. With figures escalating, the market is generally accepted to have one of the most rewarding benefits from an investment standpoint.
D'STASSI ART PRESENTS - 'NYC STREET LEGENDS'
On Friday 23rd November, D'Stassi Art are taking the events space by storm. A collaboration with Blast Skates at the Hoxton Hotel promises to be a highlight in London’s cultural calendar.