A multi-sensory model built to elevate experience through art, food & community — rooted in culture.
+1-800-ART-DEPT. is a New York City art agency and creative studio led by artist OlaDapo “Dapo Davinci” Haroun. Murals and art installations, brand identity and design, art and creative direction, event activations and culinary art experiences for brands, venues and communities.
We don’t just make art — we make culture. A multidisciplinary collective where art, culture, commerce, and cuisine converge, embedding art everywhere: on walls, menus, garments, and in hearts.
We are a multidisciplinary collective where art, culture, commerce, and cuisine converge. From fine art to design, community-driven experiences to cultural storytelling, we push the boundaries of what an “art department” can be. Whether it’s crafting visual identities, plating creative expressions through culinary collaborations, or curating immersive installations, our work is rooted in authentic problem-solving and creative connection.
Our practice spans branding, content creation, experiential design, food-focused activations, and cultural archiving. We lead with fine art, not as a medium but as a mindset — touching everything from local dinners to global campaigns. Our studio is not run by corporate creatives playing agency; it’s driven by artists building a contemporary commune. A place where creativity fuels community, and every project becomes a cultural artifact.
We don’t just make art — we make culture. We believe in embedding art everywhere: on walls, menus, garments, and in hearts. Our mission is simple: solve challenges creatively, communicate with impact, and serve soulfully.
MURAL & IN-STORE ACTIVATION. A bold contemporary mural on their Williamsburg storefront, plus a live in-store activation with hand-customized product.
SIGNATURE ACTIVATION. Fine art, food, and community at one table — an art tour, a meet-the-chef moment, and a collectible for every guest.
TASMAN LUG ACTIVATION. A hands-on customization class built around the SS25 Men’s Tasman Lug launch.
FOOTWEAR & APPAREL. Footwear and apparel graphics for a global sport brand.
BRAND & IDENTITY. Identity and art direction for a Brooklyn filmmaking institution.
CAMPAIGN & LIVE ART. Featured artist in AE100, the shoemaker's centennial portrait campaign.
Interior art placement and styling, curatorial services and exhibition design, art licensing and limited-edition prints.
Branding, event design, OOH, social media assets, and presentation decks.
Creative and art direction, photo and video production, set design and spatial planning, event and activation production, experiential concepting, sound production and audio storytelling.
Menu development and culinary identity, pop-ups and experimental dinners, immersive dining experiences, food writing and criticism, art × food collaborations.
A multi-sensory model built to elevate experience through art, food, and community — a multidisciplinary collective where art, culture, commerce, and cuisine converge.
Beyond an agency. We’re a living, evolving department of artists and makers building new models for collaboration at the intersection of culture and commerce. We don’t follow formulas, we create new forms.
Dapo Davinci (Art Director) and Marc Andre (Creative Director & Head of Sound).
Art and environments, branding and design, creative strategy and production, and culinary art and food experiences — from local dinners to global campaigns.
Yes. Menu development and culinary identity, pop-ups and experimental dinners, immersive dining, food writing and criticism, and art × food collaborations.
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