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British street artist Endless presents his donation to Uffizi director Eike Schmidt. Photo courtesy of Uffizi Galleries
In a puzzling move, Florence’s Uffizi Gallery, renowned for its unparalleled collection of Italian Renaissance masterpieces, has accepted the donation of a piece by contemporary British street artist Endless.
The artist, who does not appear to have ever had a museum exhibition, is a strange fit for a collection best known for such art historical luminaries as Sandro Botticelli, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci. Nevertheless, Uffizi director Eike Schmidt summoned a great deal of enthusiasm for the piece at an event unveiling the unlikely acquisition.
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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