FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April, 2020
Start Me Up: Russell Young Joins Taglialatella Galleries In Art Charity Campaign
British-American artist Russell Young reveals rare, limited edition diamond dust paintings as part of Taglialatella Galleries’ Art for Relief campaign to benefit COVID-19 outreach
British-American artist Russell Young—best known for his diamond-dusted silkscreen paintings exploring fame, artifice, and the complexities of the American Dream—is partnering with Taglialatella Galleries for their Art for Relief campaign. Art for Relief features internationally renowned artists seeking to share positive imagery and make a charitable effort to assist those impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Read the full release here.
Russell Young’s campaign, titled “Start Me Up,” features a rare limited edition screenprint of the iconic Mick Jagger from Young’s classic Dirty Pretty Things collection. In addition are three original paintings on linen with his signature diamond dust technique, one of which features Keith Richards. Each work is hand-signed by the artist and will be offered at special reduced pricing, following the energetic theme and message of his campaign. As with all artists who will participate in Art for Relief—other artists include Mr. Brainwash and Joe Iurato—10% of all sales will be donated directly to the artist’s charity of choice.
As needs continue to grow in the medical community, Russell Young has selected Direct Relief for his charity of choice. Based in Santa Barbara, California, Direct Relief is a 4-star national and international charity organization that provides assistance to healthcare organizations all over the United States, delivering crucial personal protective equipment to help those in the healthcare system on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak.
For further details and inquiries into print and painting purchases, please mail info@djtfa.com for information, and stay tuned for more Art for Relief campaigns by Taglialatella Galleries.
Those who would like to donate aside from the purchase of an artwork can also visit Direct Relief to contribute directly to the organization: https://www.directrelief.org/ More information below.
About Russell Young
Russell Young is a British-American artist best known for his large scale silkscreen paintings that have been collected by the likes of Barack Obama, Drake, Kate Moss, and many others. His first breakthrough was his photography of George Michael for the sleeve of the album Faith in 1987. Young photographed many music stars throughout the years including Morrissey, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, REM, The Smiths, Bauhaus, Diana Ross, Paul Newman, Björk, and many others. He also went on to shoot over 100 music videos for leading artists during MTV’s height in the 1990s. Young’s current practice started with his sold-out show Pig Portraits in Los Angeles in the 2000s, when he began screen printing and incorporating his famous use of diamond dust. The many series that have followed have exhibited across the world in numerous galleries alongside masterclass artists, institutions, and cultural figures. He currently lives in Southern California.
About Taglialatella Galleries
Taglialatella Galleries, over the last four decades, has expanded to locations in New York City, Palm Beach, Paris, and, most recently, launched a Toronto location in partnership with Charles Khabouth and Danny Soberano of Ink Entertainment. Since Dominic J. Taglialatella opened his first gallery in 1978, the Taglialatella brand has been synonymous with unparalleled expertise in a variety of genres of modern and contemporary art, particularly focusing on the pop and street art movements. Exhibiting a wide range of mediums from both the secondary market and living artists—such as Banksy, Mr. Brainwash, Logan Hicks, Russell Young, and Swoon, among others—Taglialatella Galleries has become a destination for long-time art collectors and newcomers alike.
Moving forward, Taglialatella remains dedicated to producing thought-provoking and original exhibitions to promote a strong variety of works from represented artists and internationally renowned blue-chip artists including: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and many others.
About Direct Relief
Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and more than 80 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies—without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay.
Direct Relief’s assistance programs are tailored to the particular circumstances and needs of the world’s most vulnerable and at-risk populations. This tradition of direct and targeted assistance, provided in a manner that respects and involves the people served, has been a hallmark of the organization since its founding in 1948 by refugee war immigrants to the U.S.
