Chris Succo was a member of different rock bands before he studied at the art academy in Düsseldorf and the London Royal College of Art.

Apart from visual art, music and poetry also play an important role in Succo's life and may well be considered of decisive influence for his identity as an artist. This is also reflected in the titles of his works.

The New York art trader and collector Robert Blumenthal explains: "It's a strange combination. A lot of these titles are coming from his poetry, and a lot of the poetry is coming from his influence as a child being on the road, being involved with rock 'n' roll. I think it's a big part of his work and who he is; where he's coming from and where he's going." (Quote fro...