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“Endless offers an original blend of punk and pop, which extends to conceptual art in his self-portrait,” commented Eike Schmidt, director of the Uffizi Galleries in a press release. “In the Uffizi’s historical collections, we can see how thirsty the Medici grand dukes were for the latest new thing, even the most audacious work on the art scene. I think they would be happy to see Endless’ art become part of the collections that they began and increased centuries ago with such dedication.”
“It’s an honour that my artwork has been added to the collection at the Uffizi Galleries,” wrote Endless. “Artists who come from a street background are rarely acknowledged by prestigious galleries, especially those with such historical and cultural calibre. Street art, after all, is art in itself and contains a historical importance for our time and for the ordinary people who experience it and live in this world. I’m proud of this achievement and I hope