In Papik Rossi’s contribution to Drago’s 36 chambers series, the renowned skateboarder exhibits the cutting-edge of contemporary Roman counterculture. His images, shrouded in monochrome with luminous yellow highlights, stunningly capture the spontaneity of the streets and the magic of Trastevere, the Roman neighbourhood that Rossi calls home. This neighbourhood is also home to the “funkhouse”, Rossi’s nest and creative factory that inspires the vibrant imagery showcased in this book.The so-called King of the Roman streets is known for his skateboarding, music, photography and the clothing brand, Trustever. He has worked on some of Rome’s most notable exhibitions such as Mania at Termini station and 30% Acrilico at the Museum of Rome in Trastevere. He has also been the director of the “Cuattro” gallery in Rome where he worked on a series of extraordinary initiatives such as the production of the book, Just Push the Button, with clothing brands Slam Jam, Stussy and Carhartt.

Mr. Rossi: Pictures and Various Farts (36 Chambers)

Arts & Photography

Rossi, Papik

Individual Artists

Drago International Entertainment

“Ivory has continually amazed me not only in his ability to catch a moment but to do it beautifully with spirit and panache.”-Aaron Rose Conceived by Ivory Serra for Drago’s 36 Chambers series, The Serra Effect is an immersive tracking shot of the characters and idols of neo-pop culture portrayed in their most natural environment: the spectacle society. In the words of Peter Beard, the images presented in this book are “absolutely classic and strangely unique.” The icons immortalized by Serra include Umberto Eco, Elisabeth Hurley, Tony Alva, Andy Warhol, Tommy Guerrero, Tony Hawk, Aaron Rose, Mark Gonzales, Harold Hunter, James Taylor, Richard Serra, Jonas Mekas, Colin McKay, Phil Frost, Alanis Morrissette, Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, Moby, Stacey Peralta, Rodney Torres, Barry McGee, Tom Sachs, Robert Plants, Philip Glass, Wu Tang, Moorcheeba, Avril Lavigne and Lenny Kravitz. The artist chooses to present each of these lively, iconic portraits adjacent to images of arbitrary and still objects in a stunning display of Serra’s inimitable style.

The Serra Effect (36 Chambers)

MartedìMartedì explores the mystical and kaleidoscopic works of Studio Marte in their exceptional contribution to Drago’s 36 chambers series. The ingredients of Martedì are the rich elements that have continuously distinguished the collective’s work: American psychedelia and the Japanese art of the 70s. The monochrome pages of the 36 chambers series are filled with dark and gloomy atmospheres inspired by the past, with a sensibility always nurtured by new creative inputs. Together with Marco Klefish, Giorgio Di Slavo and Riccardo Trotta, the Milan based Marte studio specialises in graphic design and is particularly focused on editorial projects, packaging and fashion design. Their art is inspired by numerous fascinating works, from the psychedelia of Rick Griffin and Victor Moscoso to the Japanese poster art of Tadanori Yoko and Kiyoshi Awazu. What results is a stunning fusion that defines the unique aesthetic of this independent studio.

Marte Martedi (36 Chambers)

“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves.” –Carl JungIn Let the Kids Play, Drago’s 36 chambers series exalts the beauty and exuberance of youth as embodied by the renowned street artist, Pax Poloscia. The book is a reaction the cynicism and monotony of the adult world and a celebration of youthful creativity. “Through graffiti, drawings, photography, videos, Pax defines her universe in the same way children play with symbolic objects of their enchanted world: watching the sand flow between fingers. To let oneself float between reflections. To fall down without getting hurt.  To stop and look at everything closely. To be able to be a thousand different things, to travel in impossible worlds. To feel free, protected, eternal and invincible.” –Laura Lombardi

Let The Kids Play (36 Chambers)

History & Criticism

In “Animal Collective,” Fupete and Jack la Motta create escapist dreams through their alternative reality. The stunning addition to the 36 Chambers series leads the reader deep into amenagerie of fantastic, dark creatures accented by bold strokes and specks of gold. These creatures feature influence from the Italian streets, lending an authenticity to their portrayal as surreal daydreams from the minds of two outsiders. Fupete and Jack la Motta combine their organic styles into a world of fantasy ruled by instinct. These global artists,having created designs for brands such as Ralph Lauren and Polo Jeans in addition to having exhibits across Europe and America, bring their experiences together in this striking collection based on escaping banality.

Animal Collective (36 Chambers)

For ten years, New York’s Alleged Gallery provided a breeding ground and played the role of willing accomplice to some of the most vibrant American art to come along in decades. By exhibiting the then emerging talents of Mark Gonzales, Chris Johanson, Rita Ackermann, Susan Cianciolo, Barry McGee, Margaret Kilgallen, Harmony Korine, Mike Mills, Ed Templeton, Thomas Campbell and Terry Richardson, much of Alleged’s impact was due to a complete and utter disregard for the status quo. Using a potent blend of photographs, artworks and interviews with artists, photographers, filmmakers, musicians, collectors and other denizens of the era, Young Sleek and Full of Hell documents the glorious trials and tribulations of running an independent gallery in the final hours of the 20th century. The full list of the artists interviewed by Brendan Fowler in the book is as follows: Thomas Campbell, David Aron, Liz Goldwyn, Joey Garfield, Leo Fitzpatrick, Spike Jonze, Audrey “Rose” Bernstein, Kid America, Amy Gunther, Mike Mills, Jason Lee, Arik “Moonhawk” Roper, Carlo McCormick, Shelter Serra, Kim Hastreiter, Andre Razo, Chris Pastras, Lila Lee, Athena Razo, Joshua Wildman, Brian Degraw, Chris Habib, Julia Gandelsonas, Bill Powers, Sasha Hirschfeld, Susan Cianciolo, Shayla Hason, Ari Marcopoulos, Cynthia Connolly, Adam Glickman, Michele Lockwood, Terry Richardson, Barry McGee, Phil Frost, Tobin Yelland, Craig R. Stacyk II, Jess Holzworth, Marcellus Hall, Ashley Macomber, Tatiana von Furstenberg, Stefano Giovannini, Adam Wallacavage, Rita Ackermann, Erin Krause, Chan Marshall, Stephen Powers, David Hershkovits; Thurstone Moore, Chris Johanson, Janice Gaffney, Ed Templeton, Hugh Gallagher, Harmony Korine, Andy Jenkins, Ryan McGinley, Cheryl Dunn, Simone Shubuck, Shepard Fairey, Andrew Jeffrey Wright, Lee Ranaldo, Seth Hodes, Bruce Labruce, Brendan Fowler, Dakota Goldhor, Beata Hendricks, Ivory Serra, Susanna Howe, Mai-Thu Perret, Christian Strike, Chloe Sevigny, Oliver Zaham and Clare Crespo.

Young, Sleek And Full Of Hell: Ten Years of New York's Alleged Gallery

Rose, Aaron

“Jon and I share a love for street culture where creativity, life, pride, chaos are banded together. This book is a tribute to hip-hop, to street culture, art, soul and to the precious moments of life that we share.” –Maï LucasThe pulsating monochrome of Drago’s 36 chambers series is met by the iconic graffiti and photography that defines Maï, Jonone and streets of New York. Their eclectic tour of the streets takes the reader through some of New York’s most distinctive neighbourhoods as seen as seen through the lens of celebrated photographer, Maï Lucas. Meanwhile, JonOne’s unique graffiti writing permeates the pages with vibrant red accents. JonOne’s paintings defy the “rules” of graffiti. With a tremendous sense of movement and color, his compositions combine freestyle, hand-painted aesthetics with a sense of repetition akin to textile patterns. His work has often been compared to that of abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock and French artist Jean Dubuffet. By layering precise strokes and vibrant color, he creates a uniquely balanced yet dynamic visual experience.

Mai Jonone (36 Chambers)

Lucas, Mai

JonOne

Literature & Fiction

Dalek, one of the most exciting artists from the burgeoning Brooklyn art scene, has published a collection of his most ambitious works to date. This book arrives as a celebration of his exhibit with Mike Giant, Coup d’Etat, at the Magda Danysz Gallery in Paris. The exhibition and the book explores the evolution of this extraordinary artist through years of immersion in the American art scene, from the streets to the galleries. His new body of work reveals, in a profusion and hyper-abundance of colour alongside planes of space, that the familiar lines and iconic Space Monkey references that defined his earlier work are only a starting point for this new series. Each of Dalek’s paintings is an innovation that has led him to the vibrant iconography that we see today, as he seamlessly fuses street art, cartoons, Japanese pop, and the energy of the urban punk scene. Having been Takashi Murakami’s assistant in 2001, Dalek has turned to the subcultures of graffiti, skateboarding and punk rock to help form his identity.

His Majesty Fallacy

Marshall aka Dalek, James

From Style Writing to Art is the first anthology of street art ever published worldwide. Magda Danysz, the internationally renowned street art gallerist, guides the reader on this immersive journey into the heart of “the most interesting artistic movement at the turn of the century.”This book explores style writing, graffiti, and street art. It focuses on the fascinating emergence of the movement amongst the graffiti pioneers of the 60s, their first appearance in galleries in the 80s right up to the cutting edge works made by the street artists of today. Spanning over four decades, the book is divided into three sections with each containing detailed accounts of the surfacing of different styles and techniques. Each period is complete with extensive biographies and analysis covering 50 legendary artists including Seen, JR, Miss Van, JonOne, Shepard Fairey, Quik, Blade, Doze Green, and Keith Haring. Building on the success of the first edition, this new edition adds a new and improved cover together with an entire section dedicated to the street-art scene in China.

From Style Writing To Art: A Street Art Anthology

Danysz, Magda

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

Europunk: The Visual Culture Of Punk In Europe catalogues the extraordinary exhibition of artwork under the same name, inspired by European punk rock between 1976 and 1980. Hosted at Villa Medici, the French Academy in Rome, the critically acclaimed exhibition beautifully showcased the innovative energy of this artistic revolution. This catalogue preserves this energy in style with a vibrant array of visual material from the exhibition including fanzines, posters, clothes, paintings, objects, record covers and flyers. The book focuses on the visual culture of Punk in Europe in the second half of the 1970s and the simultaneous appearance of an alternative way of creating and using images in England and France. This fascinating story is told through the work of legendary graphic designers, illustrators, and agitators such as Jamie Reid, Malcolm McLaren and Bazooka, a team consisting of Olivia Clavel, Kiki Picasso, Loulou Picasso, Ti-5 Dur and Bernard Vidal. Guiding you along this journey is the curator, Eric de Chassey, director of the French Academy in Rome, and Fabrice Stroun, Director of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Geneva alongside contributors Jon Savage – author of England’s Dreaming, and Jerry Goossens – Dutch journalist.

Europunk

de Chassey, Éric

Stroun, Fabrice

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