BORIS DONDÈ
THE ARTIST
Born in Zurich in 1968, Boris Dondé-Mancastropra began his career as a professional footballer and since ’96 he dedicated himself completely to the world of art, a passion he inherited from his uncle Daniele, pioneer of Faux Art.
Boris’ international experience, matured thanks to his studies at the New York Academy and the numerous engagements, led the student to give new shape to his uncle and master’s work, giving it a new impetus since the beginning of the new millennium.
In 2020, after almost 20 years of running the galleries and its events, Boris took over the brand as the uncle has been retired. Boris Dondé is the active artist & creative head of the DondeArt Gallery, publishing artworks all over the world trough the permanent locations and temporary exhibitions around Europe, especially Monte Carlo, Zurich, Basel and Lugano.
THE DONDERO
THE IDOL
The DONDERO is the definitive incarnation of exuberance, interpreted in honor of Maestro Daniele Dondè.
The art signed Dondè has been recognized and celebrated for years for its exclusivity and uniqueness. From Lugano to Montecarlo, from Tokyo to St. Moritz, the Maestro’s works have found their place in the residences of the most eccentric and rebellious art collectors. The Dondè signature is the lust of those who love art in its most extravagant and exhibitionist forms, a sign of recognition of a unique personality: just like a diamond in the rock.
The fame gained by Daniele Dondè deserved a consecration and a personification. And who better than the Maestro’s heir, who has been at his side for more than 20 years, could have given it the form that befits such an eccentric artist?
This was the inspiration behind the launch of the RICH ART COLLECTION, an international success. But Boris thought this was not enough.
In fact, Boris was driven by the desire to create a truly new collection, unique in the world, to pay an homage to the Maestro and immortalize him within the history of contemporary art. At last, the inspiration due to the admiration for the Master, gave Boris a lightning “eureka”. Finally the DONDERO came to life!
Behold the definitive idol, the personification of abundance, exuberance, extreme luxury, combined with the peculiar elegance of Daniele Dondè. Luxury art has its new ambassador: the DONDERO.
“In a world of mass production,
art must remain unique.”
1950
Maestro Daniele Dondè is born in Cremona (Italy).
1984
The master’s Faux Art sees the light, with the aim of offering everyone a masterpiece. The history of contemporary art changes forever and will never be the same again.
1990
During a performance in Manhattan (New York), the master is awarded the title of Professor and Doctor of Modern and Contemporary Art by the prestigious American Pro Deo State University.
1996
Boris officially joins the master’s team. The gallery immediately benefits from the heir’s new ideas, especially during the first exhibition in Monte Carlo. It is here that the success of his legendary Marilyn Rock is consecrated.
1999
In Bad Ragaz (Switzerland) Dondè is awarded the Euro Crystal Globe.
2010
The unique idea of the Stradivari Rock Violin Sculptures is born from a collaboration with Academia Cremonensis.
2012
The new permanent art gallery dedicated to the works of Maestro Dondè, run by his heir Boris Dondè-Mancastroppa, opens in Lugano in Via Nassa.
2015
Boris’ drive for a still unique and exclusive contemporary art, leads the gallery to cross new goals. Here are the first exhibitions in Tokyo and the creation of a permanent representation in the Arab Emirates at La Villa in Dubai.
2020
After almost 20 years of innovative gallery and event management, Boris finally takes the helm of the maestro’s now famous brand. The new target? To bring exclusive and always unique masterpieces online.