Rich Simmons è un artista pop urbano contemporaneo che ha esposto in tutto il mondo. Il lavoro di Simmons esplora le intersezioni della cultura visiva, che abbraccia la pop art, i fumetti, il Rinascimento, la moda contemporanea, la sessualità e oltre.
Rich Simmons, con sede a Londra, ha una portata globale e un seguito di celebrità, avendo esposto in alcune delle gallerie più prestigiose del mondo a Londra, New York, LA, Tampa, Miami, Toronto e Ginevra. Il lavoro di Simmons è ora entrato nelle collezioni del museo con la mostra Men Of Steel, Women Of Wonder che debutta al Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art nel 2019. L'anno scorso una delle sue opere è stata venduta per £ 52.000 a un'asta di beneficenza di Christie's.
L'audace uso del colore di Simmons, gli stencil ritagliati a mano dai dettagli intricati, il senso dell'umorismo e le narrazioni stimolanti che attraversano il suo lavoro stanno dimostrando che Rich è sia un artista innovatore che altamente collezionabile. Il lavoro di Simmons trascende le gallerie e i suoi murales di arte di strada possono essere visti in tutto il mondo con l'ultimo murale di 3.400 piedi quadrati in fase di completamento a Rogers Arkansas.
Simmons è anche il creatore e fondatore di Art Is The Cure, un'organizzazione pluripremiata Vinspired che promuove l'arteterapia e ha tenuto seminari e conferenze in tutto il mondo.
Inspired by icons like Leonardo da Vinci and Stan Lee, Simmons approaches his art as both an inventor and a storyteller. His pieces often explore themes of identity, duality, and society’s contradictions, offering a layered narrative beneath each bold surface.
Beyond the canvas, Simmons is also the founder of Art Is The Cure, a mental health movement he launched in 2008. Driven by his own experiences, he uses his platform to champion the transformative power of creativity, inspiring thousands to turn pain into purpose through art.
Described as a visionary, a cultural disruptor, and a dynamic communicator, Rich Simmons bridges generations with his work — resonating with collectors, communities, and anyone who believes art can be a catalyst for change.
“Il suo stile e la sua estetica sono davvero impressionanti. Stencil street art oltre lo stencil e la strada. Attento a questo tizio ... "
Mark Hoppus, Blink-182
“L'arte stessa potrebbe benissimo essere descritta come una fusione di successo. Le sue rappresentazioni di figure familiari, sia reali che fittizie, consentono a Simmons di costruire narrazioni, a volte in un unico fotogramma. Ciò che Rich Simmons produce è sicuramente arte, dalla strada alla galleria gli appassionati di ogni genere rispondono al suo lavoro. Simmons sta dimostrando che la passione, la dedizione e un'ampia varietà di influenze possono creare un'arte interculturale coinvolgente ".
Rivista Decompoz
“Rich Simmons fa parte di una nuova ondata di artisti di strada emergenti dal Regno Unito. Come artista autodidatta, utilizza uno stile di stencil estremamente dettagliato per trasmettere il suo senso dell'umorismo irriverente ".
1884 rivista
"Simmons dipinge come un punk rocker."
Rivista PROHBTD
"Implementando la mentalità moderna in immagini di ritorno al passato, Rich Simmons crea arte che ti farà arrossire".
Rivista INKED
“I professionisti dell'arte stanno seguendo da vicino i progressi di Rich Simmons. È una forte possibilità che acquistare il suo lavoro ora possa rivelarsi un grande investimento ".
Jean-David Malat, ex direttore della Opera Gallery di Londra
2015 CASS Contemporary Art, Tampa – Group Show – Corrosively Bright
2015 Artveras Gallery, Geneva – Group Show
2014 Soho Contemporary Art, New York – Solo Show – Studio 259
2014 Soho Contemporary Art, New York – Solo Show – London Calling
2014 Imitate Modern, London – Solo Show – Kryptonite
2013 Imitate Modern, London – Solo Show – The Inner Outsider
2013 Baku, London – Solo Show – Pop up Showcase
2012 Imitate Modern, London – Solo Show – Just be You Tiful
2012 Imitate Modern, London – Group Show – Proud to be British
2012 Baku Museum of Modern Art, Azerbaijan – Group Show
2012 Opera Gallery, London – Group Show
2011 Opera Gallery Pop Up Show, London – Solo Show
2011 Opera Gallery, London – The Street Art Show
2011 Opera Gallery, London – Group Show
2010 Gallery Rouge, St Albans – Solo Show
2018 Christies, London – Charity Art Auction (achieved an auction valuation of £52,000)
2011 Bonhams, London – Urban Art Show (achieved an auction valuation of £8,000)
Rich Simmons is a rare force in contemporary art — a self-made, self-taught outsider whose work crashes through the boundaries of genre with unapologetic style. With a foundation in stencil and street techniques, Simmons has coined a genre all his own: Pop Punk Art. It’s a loud, luminous blend of pop art and punk rock, equally inspired by Blink-182 and Banksy, with the slick visual impact of comic books and the raw emotional undercurrent of subculture.
What sets Simmons apart isn’t just his aesthetic — it’s his philosophy. A storyteller at heart, he carries the narrative DNA of Stan Lee and the visionary curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci. His works are more than striking visuals; they’re layered, conceptual pieces that invite deeper inspection. Beneath the punchy colours and bold compositions lie social commentary, existential curiosity, and cultural critique.
Like da Vinci — once described as a “blithe societal misfit” — Simmons operates on the fringes, thriving as an innovative disruptor in a traditionally gatekept industry. He forges his own path, refusing convention and building a career that reflects the ethos of punk itself: DIY, defiant, and deeply personal. His art isn’t just something to look at — it’s something to feel, think about, and talk about.
2023 Prestige Awards - Contemporary Artist Of The Year - Winner
2022 Prestige Awards - Contemporary Artist Of The Year - Winner
2022 NFT NYC Best Artist - Finalist
2022 NFT NYC Best Emerging Artist - Finalist
2020 Autfest Texas Autism Film Festival - Short Documentary - Winner
2020 Impact Docs Awards - Short Documentary - Winner
2020 Malaysia Mental Health Film Festival - Short Documentary - Finalist
2020 Malaysia Mental Health Film Festival - Short Documentary - Finalist
2020 NYC Mental Health Film FestivalL - Official Selection
2020 Lift Off Film Festival - London, LA, Toronto - Official Selection
2019 Croydon Business Excellence Awards - Commended
2013 HP Smart Business Awards - Social Media - Highly Commended
2009 Vinspired Most Inspirational Young Volunteer - Winner
2009 Princes Trust Young Ambassador Of The Year - Finalist
“His style and aesthetic are truly impressive. Stencil street art beyond the stencil and the street. Watch out for this dude…”
Mark HOPPus, Blink-182
“The art itself could very well be described as a successful fusion. His representations of familiar figures, both real and fictional, allow Simmons to construct narratives, sometimes in only a single frame. What Rich Simmons produces is definitely art, from the street to the gallery enthusiasts of all stripes respond to his work. Simmons is proving that passion, dedication and a wide variety of influences can create engaging cross-cultural art.”
DecOmPOz Magazine
“Rich Simmons is part of a new wave of street artists emerging from the UK. As a self-taught artist, he uses an intricately detailed stencil style to convey his irreverent sense of humour.”
1884 Magazine
"By implementing modern mentality to throwback imagery, Rich Simmons makes art that will make you blush."
INKED Magazine
“Simmons bold and beautiful work certainly stands out from the street art crowd despite employing many of its conventions. Somehow, in his hands, the use of montage and slogans feels fresh and new.”
HuffingtOn POst
“Art Professionals are following Rich Simmons progress closely. It is a strong possibility that buying his work now could turn out to be a great investment.”
Jean-David Malat, JD Malat Gallery
