Mario Schifano
Mario Schifano (Homs, 20 September 1934 - Rome, 26 January 1998). Considered by many to be the leading exponent of Italian pop art, he is considered the heir of Andy Warhol. His performances with the creation of huge paintings made with enamels and acrylics remain memorable. Many of his works, the so-called "monochromes", present only one or two colors, applied on wrapping paper glued to canvas. The influence of Jasper Johns is manifested in the use of numbers or isolated letters of the alphabet, but in the way of painting analogies with the work of Robert Rauschenberg can be found. In a painting from 1960 we read the word "no" painted with drippings of color in large capital letters, as in a mural graffiti. Even today, the works created in the 1960s remain incredibly topical. Among the most important are the series dedicated to advertising brands, bicycles, flowers and nature in general. Passionate scholar of new pictorial techniques, he was among the first to use the computer to create works, managing to process images and transfer them onto emulsified canvases. The author's prolificity, and the apparent simplicity of his works, led to the creation of an impressive number of fakes that flooded the markets, especially after his disappearance. Passionate about cycling, he designed the pink jersey twice. He died at the age of 64, after a life of excesses and excesses: he experienced prison, due to drugs, the asylum, and attempted suicide.
Mario Schifano (Homs, 20 September 1934 - Rome, 26 January 1998). Considered by many to be the leading exponent of Italian pop art, he is considered the heir of Andy Warhol. His performances with the creation of huge paintings made with enamels and acrylics remain memorable. Many of his works, the so-called "monochromes", present only one or two colors, applied on wrapping paper glued to canvas. The influence of Jasper Johns is manifested in the use of numbers or isolated letters of the alphabet, but in the way of painting analogies with the work of Robert Rauschenberg can be found. In a painting from 1960 we read the word "no" painted with drippings of color in large capital letters, as in a mural graffiti. Even today, the works created in the 1960s remain incredibly topical. Among the most important are the series dedicated to advertising brands, bicycles, flowers and nature in general. Passionate scholar of new pictorial techniques, he was among the first to use the computer to create works, managing to process images and transfer them onto emulsified canvases. The author's prolificity, and the apparent simplicity of his works, led to the creation of an impressive number of fakes that flooded the markets, especially after his disappearance. Passionate about cycling, he designed the pink jersey twice. He died at the age of 64, after a life of excesses and excesses: he experienced prison, due to drugs, the asylum, and attempted suicide.
His works
Artworks and paintings by Mario Schifano for sale
Mario Schifano, born in Homs on September 20, 1934, is considered one of the leading exponents of Italian pop art and often compared to Andy Warhol. His artworks, characterized using enamels and acrylics on large canvases, continue to arouse interest and admiration. Bernabò Home Gallery is proud to present an exclusive selection of his artworks, available for purchase.
The collection of painter Schifano on Bernabò Home Gallery
Painter Schifano's artworks, namely the "monochromes" created in the 1960s, are famous for their timeliness and innovation. Using a few colors on wrapping paper pasted on canvas, Schifano creates paintings that reflect the influence of artists such as Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg. His series devoted to advertising brands, bicycles, flowers and nature are among his most iconic. A passionate innovator, Schifano was among the first to use computers to create works of art, processing images and bringing them back onto emulsified canvases. His artworks and paintings for sale exemplify how art can evolve with the use of new technologies and techniques.
Why buy a unique work of art by Mario Schifano
To own a painting by Mario Schifano is to have a piece of Italian pop art history. His creations, with their apparent simplicity and profound significance, represent a safe and valuable investment. Schifano has shown his works in prestigious exhibitions, and his influence is evident in the international art scene. The works of art for sale by painter Schifano, with their ability to capture the essence of popular culture and their technical innovation, are a valuable and significant addition to any art collection.
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