BIO
Dario De Siena is a Swiss-based artist acclaimed for his expressive solo exhibitions and experimental approach to contemporary art. With roots in graffiti—loud, raw, and unapologetic—his work embraces imperfection as an essential part of the process. For Dario, painting is not about beauty, but about truth—a visual language of emotion, tension, and transformation.
His art is a constant cycle of building, breaking, and rebuilding. Influenced by the philosophy of trial & error, Dario integrates perceived “failures” into his work, layering acrylics, spray paint, pastels, collage, and digital elements to create bold, emotionally charged portraits. His style merges abstract expression with urban edge—evoking identity, memory, and rebellion.
Dario’s journey began in childhood, guided by both innate talent and formal art education. Over the years, he evolved from collage and stencil techniques into large-scale mixed-media portraiture that reflects his deep curiosity and need for emotional honesty.
Venturing into the digital art world, he gained attention through innovative NFT projects like MINDDS and his reinterpretations of Bored Ape Yacht Club characters—featured in Rolling Stone magazine. He has exhibited internationally, including at NFT Paris (GoFundNovo exhibit), and was recognized as Best Physical Artist at NFT NYC in 2021.
One of his latest series, FLUX, Dario explores the fusion of analog and AI-generated art—revisiting his past while challenging the boundaries of control and chaos. His mission: to create not perfect images, but honest spaces—works that resist stillness, break rules, and invite emotional depth without explanation.
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Born in 1986 in Zurich, Switzerland
Resides and works in Zurich, Switzerland
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2024, Code of Creation – Private Solo Exhibition at Galerie LaSalle, Zurich CH
2020, Trial & Error – Private Solo Exhibition at Manslook Pop-Up Gallery, Zurich CHCH
2018, Art Basel Special – Private Solo Exhibition at Bar Rouge, Basel CH
2017, Geyst Pop-Up Gallery – Solo Exhibition in Zurich CH
2015, Gainsbourg Culturebar – Solo Exhibition in Zurich CH
2015, Streetart Archives – Solo Exhibition at Gallery Zurich CH
2013, Depot Cultureclub – Solo Exhibition in Zurich CH
2012, Chalet Cultureclub – Solo Exhibition in Berlin CH
2012, Pfingstweide Cultureclub – Solo Exhibition in Zurich CH
2011, Pfingstweide Cultureclub – Solo Exhibition in Zurich CH
2010, Hive Cultureclub – Solo Exhibition in Zurich CH
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023, Art & Culinary Festival – Group Exhibition at Waldhaus Flims Switzerland
2023, Novo Art Show – Group Exhibition at Iham Gallery, Paris
2023, Lines Life Life – Group Exhibition with SuperRare at Iham Gallery, Paris
2022, DeadHeads NFT NYC – Immersive Art – Group Exhibition in New York
2019, BlueBalls Festival, – Live-Painting - Luzern Switzerland
2017, Grafik17 – Group Exhibition at Halle 622, Zurich Switzerland
2015, Residence K x Kent – Group Exhibition at Zurich Switzerland
PRESS & MEDIA
2024, SRF Schweiz, Gesichter & Geschichten, View Interview
2024, Moneycap, Wenn Kunst und Technologie verschmelzen, View Article
Hello Zurich – Interview – View Article
Persönlich.ch – NFT Art from Zurich for the World – View Article
PUBLICATIONS
2021, Rolling Stone x Bored Ape Yacht Club – Featured Artist (Limited Magazine Edition)
PANEL & TED TALKS
2022, Casper Network WEF Davos - Speaker
2022, NFT London – Speaker
2023, NFT Paris – Speaker
AWARDS
2021, Best Traditional Artist turned NFT Artist – NFT NYC