Neon sign with the text "Be Nice or Leave" on a red background.
Melissa and Pietro at ARTIST PROJECT art booth, with paintings displayed on the wall, being filmed by a camera.
Modern apartment interior with gray sofa, abstract painting, arc floor lamp, marble-top coffee table, kitchen area, dark wood flooring, and large windows.
Collage of urban encaustic photo transfers featuring neon signs, graffiti, and cityscapes. Includes images of signs saying "Be Nice or Leave" and "Love," as well as a red streetcar and brick buildings.
Modern minimalist kitchen and dining area with white cabinets, a table with black chairs, and a decorative wall piece. Hardwood floor and a small rug, potted plant in hallway.
PH1 Studios workspace with paintbrushes in paint cans and tubes, against a window backdrop.
Rustic metal letters spelling 'LOVE' on a brick wall.
Art gallery wall featuring a variety of artworks, including square pieces with urban imagery, circular mandala-like designs, and mixed media pieces with signs and textures.
Room with gray armchair, round black marble table with pink flowers, and large graffiti painting on dark wall.
Artwork featuring the word 'KING' on a tiled background with abstract colorful patterns.
Melissa and Pietro smiling and posing with peace signs indoors.
Minimalist bedroom with a single bed, dinosaur-themed bedding, triangular wall mirror, small white bedside table with lamp, and a black chair with a decorative pillow. There is abstract wall art and a soft white rug on the floor.
Colorful abstract artwork with the word 'QUEEN' in bold black letters on a grid background.
Quote on black background: "The best part about doing what you love is doing it with the person you love even more! -PH1"
Circular artwork with neon-like symmetrical patterns, including the word 'HOT MESS' in various orientations, featuring vibrant red, green, and blue colours.
Assortment of paintbrushes in a metal can on a wooden table with blurred background.
Melissa in the foreground taking a selfie at an art booth featuring Pietro with open arms behind a counter labeled PH1, with artwork displayed on the walls.
PH1 Studios interior with Melissa working, tables with art supplies, paintings on walls, and large windows.
Colorful graffiti-covered brick wall with a metal fire escape ladder and platform.
A modern interior with a green wall, featuring a colorful abstract painting, a yellow bench with two pillows, and a potted plant near large windows.
Circular mandala artwork with kaleidoscopic design on brick wall

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View fullsize Happy Birthday Pietro!! Co-founder. Image-maker. Builder of all the things. PH1 doesn’t happen without you. The grit, the late nights, the constant push to make it sharper, better, more intentional… it all runs with you. Fun facts ab
View fullsize …. and then there were four. Introducing to the world the newest addition to the PH1 family—our little Sofia Espina-Gallo. Born March 25, 2026 at 4:47 PM, 7.11 lbs. Ten days in, and we are completely in love. Our world has been resha
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View fullsize Tis the season—our favourite season: Artist Project season! Today is the opening night party for @artistprojectto ! Usually our most anticipated exhibition of the year. For over a decade, PH1 Studios has been part of this exhibition - using i
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View fullsize In every city there are quiet moments that pass almost unnoticed. These are the everyday moments that resonate with us. At PH1 Studios, we think of this collection as a series of urban love letters — declarations of affection made public. Thr