Mario Padovan Mixed Media

Italian, b. 1927

Mario Padovan is an Italian Postwar & Contemporary painter born in 1927. His exploration of various artistic languages and movements reflects a relentless pursuit of self-expression and a profound engagement with the global artistic landscape. In the forties, Padovan delved into figurative art, beginning his artistic odyssey. The fifties saw him embracing informal art, followed by a foray into the vibrant world of Pop Art in the sixties. The seventies witnessed his experiments with Opt Art and image-splitting techniques, showcasing a willingness to push artistic boundaries. Throughout this journey, Padovan explored diverse materials and techniques, from traditional mediums like oil and acrylics to unconventional choices like colored sand, ready-made objects, paper, wood, steel, and even cold light. These elements, when combined, enriched his artistic expression, creating a multifaceted body of work. Padovan's artistic repertoire expanded to encompass sculpture, conceptual installations, and the creation of artist books to meet his evolving creative needs. Critics aptly labeled him a "creative nomad," acknowledging his responsiveness to inner impulses that guided his artistic evolution. In the eighties, Padovan's focus shifted to the geometry of the square, a fascination that would persist for decades. His exploration of geometric forms evolved into illuminated envelopes, a theme that gained prominence in his works. A significant milestone in Padovan's career occurred in 1984 when he exhibited at the 41st Venice Biennale, following an invitation from Giorgio Di Genova and Giovanni Carandente. Subsequent exhibitions showcased his unique blend of classical art citations, mainly drawing inspiration from the Renaissance and Baroque eras. The artist's geometric interpolations and extrapolations inspired by Bernini's Fontana dei Fiumi and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel figures were exhibited in Rome, Viterbo, and Ferrara, further solidifying his reputation as an artist with a profound connection to classical art. In 2000, Padovan found inspiration in the baroque angels of Ponte Sant'Angelo in Rome, infusing geometric and light elements to highlight the formal perfection of classical art. This marked a continuous dialogue with the past, a theme encapsulated by Picasso's words: "A mediocre artist imitates while a genius copies." As Padovan approaches ninety, his artistic curiosity remains undiminished. His ongoing studies delve into the coherence of numbers, the aesthetic mystery of Phidias' Golden Mean, modern graphic techniques, universal DNA, and the history of monotheistic religions. This relentless pursuit of knowledge and creativity epitomizes Padovan's "creative madness," a term he uses to describe the enduring passion that fuels his artistic exploration and innovation.

Artist: Mario Padovan

Mario PadovanComposition - Mixed Media by Mario Padovan - 1970s, 1970s

$1,658

Composition - Mixed Media by Mario Padovan - 1970s

By Mario Padovan

Located in Roma, IT

Mixed media and collage mounted on canvas, realized by Padovan in the early 1970s. Not signed. Certificate of authenticity by Alessandro Balducci. Includes stretcher, in very good...

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1970s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Uri DushyStarry Night Party - Original Wall Sculpture, 2023

$7,106

H 33.08 in W 48.82 in D 1.97 in

Starry Night Party - Original Wall Sculpture

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Uri Dushy's pop art piece stands out as a testament to his decades-long exploration of art's origins, blending artistic genres to forge provocative and captivating creations. This pi...

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2010s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Metal

Peter MaxUMBRELLA MAN Pop Art Acrylic on Mixed Media Gallery Label Verso, 1990’s

$8,400

H 32 in W 28 in

UMBRELLA MAN Pop Art Acrylic on Mixed Media Gallery Label Verso

By Peter Max

Located in New York, NY

Peter Max Umbrella man 16x20 inches unframed 28x32 inches with frame Acrylic Paint on Mixed Media From a Florida collection, purchased from Wentworth gallery First off, sorry for al...

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1990s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

Craig AlanAudrey At first glance by Craig Alan Original Mixed Media Painting, 2024

$13,800

H 50 in W 40 in D 2 in

Audrey At first glance by Craig Alan Original Mixed Media Painting

By Craig Alan

Located in New York City, NY

MIXED MEDIA PAINTING signed by the artist. Ask us for custom framing options for this piece. This original mixed media painting by Craig Alan belongs to his acclaimed work that blur...

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2010s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Oil, Panel

Tina STINA S - In case of revenge, 2026

$568

H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in

TINA S - In case of revenge

Located in PARIS, FR

Edition: limited edition of 100 Information: Born in Germany and creating in Dubai, Tina brings a fresh and contemporary approach to the world of box frame art. Her work merges eleg...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Metal

Craig AlanVive la Libertè by Craig Alan Original Mixed Media Painting, 2024

$13,800

H 48 in W 36 in D 2 in

Vive la Libertè by Craig Alan Original Mixed Media Painting

By Craig Alan

Located in New York City, NY

MIXED MEDIA PAINTING signed by the artist. Ask us for custom framing options for this piece. This original mixed media painting by Craig Alan belongs to his acclaimed work that blur...

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2010s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Oil, Panel

Patrick RubinsteinTorn Lennon, 2024

$11,843

H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in

Torn Lennon

By Patrick Rubinstein

Located in PARIS, FR

Original edition on 8 and 4 AP Mixed media with 22 carat gold leaf Frame included Signed

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2010s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Gold Leaf

Craig AlanNoticed by Craig Alan Original Mixed Media Painting, 2024

$12,500

H 40 in W 40 in D 2 in

Noticed by Craig Alan Original Mixed Media Painting

By Craig Alan

Located in New York City, NY

MIXED MEDIA PAINTING signed by the artist. Ask us for custom framing options for this piece. This original mixed media painting by Craig Alan belongs to his acclaimed work that blur...

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2010s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Oil, Panel

Craig AlanSoul Shine by Craig Alan Original Mixed Media Painting, 2024

$12,500

H 40 in W 40 in D 2 in

Soul Shine by Craig Alan Original Mixed Media Painting

By Craig Alan

Located in New York City, NY

MIXED MEDIA PAINTING signed by the artist. Ask us for custom framing options for this piece. This original mixed media painting by Craig Alan belongs to his acclaimed work that blur...

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2010s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Oil, Panel

Craig AlanShowstopper by Craig Alan Original Mixed Media Painting, 2024

$13,800

H 48 in W 48 in D 2 in

Showstopper by Craig Alan Original Mixed Media Painting

By Craig Alan

Located in New York City, NY

MIXED MEDIA PAINTING signed by the artist. Ask us for custom framing options for this piece. This original mixed media painting by Craig Alan belongs to his acclaimed work that blur...

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2010s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Oil, Panel

Craig AlanLinked to the heart by Craig Alan Original Mixed Media Painting, 2024

$12,500

H 40 in W 40 in D 2 in

Linked to the heart by Craig Alan Original Mixed Media Painting

By Craig Alan

Located in New York City, NY

MIXED MEDIA PAINTING signed by the artist. Ask us for custom framing options for this piece. This original mixed media painting by Craig Alan belongs to his acclaimed work that blur...

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2010s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Oil, Panel

Craig AlanPaint the world the way you want by Craig Alan - Original - Mixed Media Painting, 2025

$12,000

H 60 in W 24 in D 2 in

Paint the world the way you want by Craig Alan - Original - Mixed Media Painting

By Craig Alan

Located in New York City, NY

MIXED MEDIA PAINTING signed by the artist. Ask us for custom framing options for this piece. This original mixed media painting by Craig Alan belongs to his acclaimed work that blur...

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2010s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Oil, Panel

MASAYAMASAYA - London Tribute Collage, 2026

$13,975

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in

MASAYA - London Tribute Collage

Located in PARIS, FR

Technique : Acrylic mixed technique, aluminium box Edition : unique edition Size : 100 x 100 cm Information: Born in France in 1960 into a family of artists, Masaya na...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

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