Simon David
After studying at the School of Visual Arts in New York, University College Falmouth, and the Node Center in Berlin, Simon David began working with galleries and auction houses including Flowers Gallery, Christie’s, and The Photographers’ Gallery before founding Galleria Ramo in 2016. “I’m currently spending my time scouting and researching young emerging artists for our current online project InRoads, which is incredibly gratifying as I am able to see various artists' studios and exhibitions, meet curators and travel,” he says.
in Rome where the gallery will continue supporting the careers of emerging artists.
Galleria Ramo debuted in Lugano and is focused on temporary ‘pop-up’ spaces away from urban centers, usually in forgotten spaces filled with history and past lives. The gallery does not directly represent any of the artists, but rather works on curated exhibitions. “We provide a platform for artists to express creative freedom, and develop new forms of dialogue between local and international artists,” he says. They are currently looking to expand to a permanent space
“TASIS definitely shaped me as a person, more than just educationally but through shared values and goals, especially those in our year,” he says. “Horst Dürrschmidt really inspired me and is without doubt the reason I progressed to follow a career in the art world today. I have dedicated myself to the contemporary art world which is sometimes challenging but extremely fulfilling.” galleriaramo.com
During his time in London, Simon shared a flat with classmates Jon Harris, Luca Marziale, and Roberto Falangola which Simon calls “an amazing experience. We still bounce ideas and keep in touch with one another, sometimes even creating projects together.” Indeed, Fiona Struengmann '05 and Luca Marziale have both exhibited with Galleria Ramo.