Joe De Haan
About Joe
Website: www.islandassemblageart.com
Joe De Haan was born in New York City in 1968, grew up on the Northshore of Boston on a large island, where he now resides and works.
His art career began in 2023 from an inner urge to create something from found seashore objects brought in or turned up by the rhythm of the tides.
He’s long been fascinated by the mystique of the ocean depths and it’s creatures.
Other themes include maritime history and ocean scenes.His practice is assemblage with minimal to no modification of materials.
De Haan strives to instill the abstract creatures with personality, animation, and humor. The relatable struggles, circumstances, emotions and experiences we as humans share with animals are highlighted.
Awards
- 2026 The Universal Genius – tribute to Leonardo da Vinci (Milan)
Effetto Arte Foundation (curated by Salvatore and Francesco Saverio Russo)
- 2026 International Prize Artists in the Art History (Florence)
Effetto Arte Foundation (curated by Salvatore and Francesco Saverio Russo)
- 2025 Merit Award - Open Visions
Fame Frame Gallery
- 2025 International Prize Poseidon (Venice)
Effetto Arte Foundation (curated by Salvatore and Francesco Saverio Russo)
- 2025 International Prize Artists on the French Riviera (Nice)
Effetto Arte Foundation (curated by Salvatore and Francesco Saverio Russo)
- 2025 The New Protagonists of Contemporary Art (Saint Paul-de-Vence)
Effetto Arte Foundation (curated by Salvatore and Francesco Saverio Russo)
- 2025 7th International Prize Leonardo da Vinci (Milan) EFA
- 2025 International Prize the New Great Masters in New York (NYC) EFA
- 2025 International Prize Artist of the Year (Florence)
Effetto Arte Foundation (curated by Salvatore and Francesco Saverio Russo)
- 2024 Distinction Award – Wips and Unfinished
Gallery 4%
- 2024 Distinction Award – Unreal and Non-Representation 5
Gallery 4%
- 2024 International Prize Artists at the Jubilee (Rome)
Effetto Arte Foundation (curated by Salvatore and Francesco Saverio Russo)
- 2024 Masterful Minds Award
Circle Foundation for the Arts
Published
21 Art books and magazines
Exhibitions
- Solo Exhibition Abi’s Art Studio
2025 Gloucester,MA. USA
- Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show
2025 Gloucester,MA. USA
- Group Exhibition Amsterdam Whitney Gallery
8 weeks,11 feet horizontal wall space
- 2026 Chelsea,New York City
