Rich Simmons est un artiste pop urbain contemporain qui a exposé dans le monde entier. Le travail de Simmons explore les intersections de la culture visuelle, couvrant le pop art, la bande dessinée, la Renaissance, la mode contemporaine, la sexualité et au-delà.
Basée à Londres, Rich Simmons a une portée mondiale et des célébrités, ayant exposé dans certaines des galeries les plus prestigieuses du monde à Londres, New York, Los Angeles, Tampa, Miami, Toronto et Genève. Le travail de Simmons a maintenant fait partie des collections du musée avec l'exposition Men Of Steel, Women Of Wonder qui a fait ses débuts au Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art en 2019. L'année dernière, l'une de ses œuvres s'est vendue 52 000 £ lors d'une vente aux enchères caritative Christie's.
Simmons utilise audacieusement la couleur, des pochoirs minutieusement détaillés découpés à la main, le sens de l'humour et des récits stimulants qui traversent son travail prouvent que Rich est à la fois un artiste innovateur et très collectionneur. Le travail de Simmons transcende les galeries et ses peintures murales d'art de rue peuvent être vues dans le monde entier avec la dernière murale de 3400 pieds carrés en cours de réalisation à Rogers Arkansas.
Simmons est également le créateur et fondateur d'Art Is The Cure, une organisation primée de Vinspired qui promeut l'art-thérapie et a organisé des ateliers et des conférences dans le monde entier.
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.
«Son style et son esthétique sont vraiment impressionnants. Street art au pochoir au-delà du pochoir et de la rue. Attention à ce mec… »
Mark Hoppus, Blink-182
«L'art lui-même pourrait très bien être décrit comme une fusion réussie. Ses représentations de personnages familiers, à la fois réels et fictifs, permettent à Simmons de construire des récits, parfois dans un seul cadre. Ce que Rich Simmons produit, c'est définitivement de l'art, de la rue aux galeries passionnés de tous bords répondent à son travail. Simmons prouve que la passion, le dévouement et une grande variété d'influences peuvent créer un art interculturel engageant.
Magazine Decompoz
«Rich Simmons fait partie d'une nouvelle vague d'artistes de rue émergeant du Royaume-Uni. En tant qu'artiste autodidacte, il utilise un style de pochoir minutieusement détaillé pour transmettre son sens de l'humour irrévérencieux.
Magazine de 1884
"Simmons peint comme un punk rocker."
Magazine PROHBTD
"En mettant en œuvre une mentalité moderne pour renvoyer des images, Rich Simmons crée un art qui vous fera rougir."
Magazine ENCRE
«Les professionnels de l'art suivent de près les progrès de Rich Simmons. Il est fort probable qu'acheter son travail maintenant pourrait se révéler un excellent investissement. »
Jean-David Malat, ancien directeur de l'Opera Gallery de Londres
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