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Van Der Plas Gallery

Van Der Plas Gallery was founded by Adriaan Van Der Plas in 1971 in New York City. The gallery was established to present contemporary art and support emerging artists. Van Der Plas Gallery has been instrumental in the careers of artists such as Mark Kostabi and John “Crash” Matos. The gallery’s commitment to innovative and thought-provoking exhibitions has significantly influenced the New York art scene, particularly in the Lower East Side. Its focus on high-quality, contemporary works has inspired other galleries to prioritize cutting-edge art. Read more about Galleries.

Celebrity Sightings In New York - October 20, 2025

Will the Latest Basquiat Biopic Hew to History? Al Diaz Has His Doubts

Forty-seven years later, Samo has a life of its own—just not the one Diaz imagined when he and a 17-year-old Jean-Michel Basquiat picked up spray paint and decided to sell the world religion.
By J. Scott Orr
A piece of abstract art in hues of blue, green and yellow

Van Der Plas Gallery Offers a Topsy-Turvy Tour of Painter Jason McLean’s Mid-Life Mind

The artist's work isn’t a test, but he certainly earns an A for his wondrous and wild aesthetic effort.
By Stephen Wozniak

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