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ENDLESS at the Fiorucci x ENDLESS collaboration hosted by D'Stassi Art.
OUR MISSION
"Our core mission is to find, develop and expose a handful of talented and innovative artists for a usually overlooked yet exciting contemporary audience."
Since the brand's inception in 2017, D'Stassi Art has established a unique platform for the world's most inspiring emerging talent. In the traditionally exclusive art world, D'Stassi Art looks to discover, encourage and help introduce clients to works of art based purely on how passionate we are about them. The gallery has helped to introduce a variety of the art world's clientele to important contemporary artists through immersive and inclusive events.
D'Stassi Art's main goal is to be as open and transparent as possible with a clear purpose to diversify contemporary art audiences. In its reluctance to simply follow the traditional gallery formula, D'Stassi Art is quickly becoming a key player in a world where art doesn't have to be experienced in an elitist, sterile and often silent white-walled room. The gallery and its staff act as storytellers: primarily introducing clients to the story of some of the world's most gifted artists.
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D'Stassi Art present Richard Hambleton at The Groucho Club, London.
OUR FOUNDERS
"WE ARE BOTH FROM VERY DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS. HOWEVER, OUR STRENGTHS COME FROM THESE PARTICULAR DIFFERENCES, OFFERING KEY KNOWLEDGE SPANNING A VARIETY OF FIELDS."
The art world has always been an exclusive, walled garden as D'Stassi art founders Michael Howes and Edward Sanders have witnessed. As young gallery directors they were, and still are, exceptionally set on improving the accessibility and progression of the art world.
The duo was recently entered into a residency with fashion powerhouse Fiorucci, connecting incredible artists with a very active fanbase - a synthesis that may not have happened otherwise. The last artists to have worked with Fiorucci include Keith Haring and LA2.
In the last year, the gallery has hosted more than 5 exhibitions, including stand-out shows and collaborations from Al Diaz, Endless, Daze, Crash and the late great Richard Hambleton. Today, creative director Edward Sanders tries to push the boundaries of how a gallery should operate, putting his focus on making sure as many people can experience artists and their works through connecting with brands and cultures that fit and complement their visions.
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News & Updates
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Artnet - The Dealers Behind London’s D’Stassi Art Have Some Ideas on How to Make the Art World a More Welcoming Place
July 9, 2020 The artist Endless in collaboration with Fiorucci. Childhood friends Michael Howes and Edward Sanders grew up sharing passions for art, fashion, and culture. But as adults, they found the atmosphere... -
The Contemporary Art Market
Contemporary art sales are signalling a new period of prosperity. 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. -
Richard Hambleton 'THE SHADOWMAN'
Richard Hambleton, also known as “the Shadowman” is a Canadian born conceptual artist predominantly known for his unnerving street art which emerged in downtown NYC in the 1980’s. March 7, 2018 Richard Hambleton, also known as "the Shadowman" is a Canadian born conceptual artist predominantly known for his unnerving street art which emerged in downtown NYC in the 1980's. "I paint the town black" he stated in an interview in 1984 to People magazine, while discussing his eerie portraits, "They could represent watchmen or danger or the shadows of a human body after a nuclear holocaust or even my own shadow." -
Retna - Art In The Streets
Marquis Lewis, more popularly known as Retna, is an American born street and studio artist primarily recognised for his graffiti murals. March 18, 2018 Marquis Lewis, more popularly known as Retna, is an American born street and studio artist primarily recognised for his graffiti murals. His work merges traditional street graffiti with a self-constructed geometric script which fuses ancient Incan and Egyptian hieroglyphics with Arabic, Hebrew and Asian calligraphy. Retna’s urban LA upbringing with his African-American heritage along with his mixing of colour, spirituality and sensuality is keeping us hungry for more. Retna is officially taking the contemporary art market by storm. -
Schoony - 'Boy Soldier'
Hertfordshire-based artist Tristan Schoonraad aka Schoony is a multifaceted urban artist, his work consists of both life-casted prosthetics and special effects which encompass topics as diverse as war, mortality and contemporary society. March 23, 2018 Hertfordshire-based artist Tristan Schoonraad aka Schoony is a multifaceted urban artist, his work consists of both life-casted prosthetics and special effects which encompass topics as diverse as war, mortality and contemporary society. Schoony's film career has spanned over twenty-five years. Since the age of fifteen, he has worked on over a hundred films, with blockbuster titles including Harry Potter, Troy and Gladiator. -
DAZE - 'A pioneer of the New York graffiti scene'
Daze, born Chris Ellis, was a pioneer of the New York graffiti scene throughout the 1970’s and 80’s. May 2, 2018 Daze, born Chris Ellis, was a pioneer of the New York graffiti scene throughout the 1970's and 80's.He began his prolific career as a high school student and flourished while spray painting subways and concrete walls around parts of NYC. His contemporaries include Keith Haring, Dondi and Lee Quinones. Daze is one of the few muralists who successfully made the evolution from the streets into the studio. -
Distassi Art presents - 'NYC Street Legends'
In the short time since their launch in 2017, Distassi Art have carved themselves an impressive niche in London’s thriving commercial art market. November 22, 2018 In the short time since their launch in 2017, Distassi Art have carved themselves an impressive niche in London’s thriving commercial art market. -
Looking ahead - The booming art market
2018 was a bumper year for the contemporary art market, showing significant growth quarter on quarter from May 2017. January 29, 2019 2018 was a bumper year for the contemporary art market, showing significant growth quarter on quarter from May 2017. Most significantly, it marked the first fiscal year in which the market's main indicators were all positive: the global auction turnover grew by around 20%, the rate of unsold art remained steady at 39%, the volume of total transactions grew by 17% and the price index of contemporary art grew by 18%. -
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 April 30, 2019 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 Schoony and Hambleton over to the US; which were exhibited alongside works by Al Diaz, Delta 2 and Keith Haring. It was an impressive showing, with legendary street art in every corner of the gallery. -
D'Stassi Art - Ones to watch 2019
An introduction to some of Distassi Art’s favourite ones to watch. Featuring Rose Madone, Endless, Malik Roberts, Bertrand Fournier, Justin Aversano and the legendary Stik. May 23, 2019 1. Rose Madone 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 work exudes emotion;... -
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. June 19, 2019 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 cut his teeth on the New York subway aged 12 - tagging trains as ‘Bomb-One’. It was a competitive pursuit; with each kid attempting to outdo the other by plastering their name across the city. Diaz found this to be unfulfilling, and wanted to turn his hands to something more significant. -
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. July 4, 2019 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 to arms for all those who felt marginalised, unheard and ignored. -
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. August 5, 2019 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 years, art has remained a stable market - seeing gains where others have dipped. Unlike typical financial investments, art also has intrinsic aesthetic value; allowing the collector to own something that they enjoy without forgoing the fiscal benefit. Despite the fact that potential buyers encounter art almost every day, the first step into curating a collection can be daunting; with countless mediums, styles and artists to choose from, how does one know where to start? The second barrier to entry is cost, with first-time buyers reluctant to invest large sums in a market that they have no experience of. -
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 heart of pop culture. August 27, 2019 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 heart of pop culture. 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 a seminal creator in his own right. Currently, he is working on his WET PAINT series; slicing out individual letters and then reassembling them to form socially-charged messages. Always tinged with wit and an irreverent sense of humour, Diaz’s art is thought-provoking and amusing in equal measure. -
D'Stassi Editions: Schoony
British artist Schoony is emerging as one of the leading talents in contemporary sculpture. September 15, 2019 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, with his work appearing in publications such as The Times, The Independent and ArtNet News. Born in North London in 1974, he spent much of his life working within the film industry; turning his hand to special effects and makeup on some of cinema’s biggest blockbusters. These include movies such as Troy, Harry Potter, Gladiator and Kick-Ass 2. Schoony’s close connection to the silver screen has earned him some high profile fans; Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie count themselves as lovers of his work, as does Benedict Cumberbatch. -
D'Stassi Art - Ones to watch 2020
Ones to watch including: Anna Laurini, Rose Madone & Trevor Andrew February 6, 2020 1. Anna Laurini Anna Laurini has one of the most distinctive styles around, her street art is immediately recognisable and incredibly striking. Having earned a fine art diploma at... -
D'Stassi Art partners with Age UK (COVID - 19)
"We are donating all profits from the sale of works on our Spotlight Store to Age UK for the next month." March 29, 2020 In these uncertain and challenging circumstances we’re extremely grateful for everybody who is continuing to take care of us. Frontline health workers, public sector employees, teachers and a whole host of other people are doing amazing work. We have decided to partner with Age UK to support those who are the most at risk from coronavirus, namely older individuals. "They need our help now more than ever and more money is needed to provide crucial services. We are donating all profits from the sale of works on our Spotlight Store to Age UK for the next month. Let’s be there for them, they have been there for us." -
Forbes - The Art Market Is Beating The Stock Market
Barden Prisant March 27, 2020 I turned to the most objective data available: auction prices. As publicly-reported sales between knowledgeable and willing buyers and sellers, they are not unlike stock trades. I then developed the equivalent of a Dow Jones Industrial Average for art. As the Dow includes blue chip companies, this art index needed equivalently blue chip artists. To represent Modern art, I chose Picasso; for Contemporary, Warhol. For 21st C. artists, I needed to create a basket including Banksy, Yayoi Kusama, KAWS, and Damien Hirst. -
Covid-19 - What effect will it have on the art market?
We asked professionals from across the art industry what their opinions were. April 9, 2020 These are difficult and challenging times, with many people around the world seeing significant changes to their circumstances. There is no doubt that the current health crisis will disrupt lives, jobs, quality of life and the economy for many years to come. It is difficult to underplay the changes that are imminent. Whilst we remain rightly focused on our health and that of those we love and care for - we wanted to look forward in order to understand what effect coronavirus may have on our industry. -
D'Stassi Spotlight: Adam Handler
Our latest addition to the Distassi Spotlight roster April 17, 2020 Adam Handler, born in Queens - NY, creates dynamic works that express naive chaos through themes of loneliness, imagination, solitude and connection. Handler studied life drawing in Italy and has shown works at exhibitions all around the world, from New York to Seoul. As Adam describes, “when these styles of works that you see were conceived I specifically turned off my mind and allowed only emotion, actions and spirit to guide the works.” This is exemplified in the bold, bright strokes that Handler employs.
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