NYC Urban Art Collection

New York, NY, United States

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NYC Urban Art Collection

New York, NY, United States

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2009

The Urban Sculpture Series celebrates New York City and the objects that inhabit it. Sampietro creates contemporary dioramas which provide commentary on the cultural melting pot of city life, as well as esthetically elegant designs, often with a touch of the absurd. A police barrier becomes the base of a glass dining table, an “Off Duty” taxicab sign evolves into a FM Radio Lamp, a newspaper dispenser becomes an aquarium, an L vending machine reflects back on its own sexuality; just a few of the unique items that remain a part of his collection today.His work explores the universal theme that even the largest cities are small villages at heart. Since his debut show of May 2010, his work has received acclaim from The Washington Post, El Pais, Corriere Della Sera, Financial Times, Interior Design, Elle Decoration, and been mentioned in more than one hundred blogs from over twenty countries.Winner of two Arts International Awards, the Celeste Prize and A Design Award.