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

$1,668

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

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

Peter MaxLiberty Head, Peter Max, 2005

$14,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 24 in

Liberty Head, Peter Max

By Peter Max

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Liberty Head Year: 2005 Medium: Mixed Media on archival paper Size: 30 x 24 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed b...

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Early 2000s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

Andrew CottonNotorious, 2023

$12,000

H 60 in W 42 in D 1.5 in

Notorious

By Andrew Cotton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Originally from North London, Andrew Cotton received his art education at the prestigious Central St. Martins School of Art in Holborn, London. His work is now found in galleries thr...

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2010s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Robert RauschenbergPainted Art Jacket: Picasso, Cezanne & Monet, hand signed by Robert Rauschenberg, 1982

$4,500

H 30.5 in W 18 in

Painted Art Jacket: Picasso, Cezanne & Monet, hand signed by Robert Rauschenberg

By Robert Rauschenberg

Located in New York, NY

"The Art Jacket" is an entirely unique piece - a piece of wearable art - a hand painted jacket that Rauschenberg signed for the artist who made it - that makes a fantastic conversation piece that you simply won't find anywhere else in the world! Hand signed by BOTH Robert Rauschenberg and artist Rudy Ramirez Artists whose names appear on the jacket are: PICASSO, CEZANNE, MONET, GAUGIN - and of course Rauschenberg Robert Rauschenberg and Rudy Ramirez Art Jacket, hand painted by Raul "Rudy" Ramirez, hand signed by the artist and also (autographed on camera by Robert Rauschenberg), 1982 Cloth jacket with acrylic paint; hand signed in marker by Robert Rauschenberg 30 1/2 × 18 inches hand signed on the sleeve by Robert Rauschenberg; and hand signed in the front by Rudy. See photo of Rauschenberg signing Robert Rauschenberg signed...

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1980s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Cotton, Acrylic, Permanent Marker, Mixed Media, Textile

Peter MaxSuperbly Free, Peter Max, 2015

$3,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 11 in W 15 in

Superbly Free, Peter Max

By Peter Max

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Superbly Free Year: 2015 Medium: Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano paper Size: 11 x 15 inches Inscription: Signed in ink Notes: Published, printed...

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2010s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Watercolor, Screen

Robert LebsackThe Contemporary World - Original Surrealist Figurative Painting, 2019

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 36 in

The Contemporary World - Original Surrealist Figurative Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Robert Lebsack creates artworks using mixed media with ink, acrylic, and charcoal on archival copies of newspapers, textbooks, and sheet music. As a visionary artist, Lebsack weaves ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Archival Paper

Natasha LelencoMaori-Inspired Portrait in Ochre on Circular Wood - 'Currency #218', 2024

$263

H 0.99 in Dm 10.24 in

Maori-Inspired Portrait in Ochre on Circular Wood - 'Currency #218'

By Natasha Lelenco

Located in FISTERRA, ES

On a circular wooden panel, Currency #218 features a profile portrait inspired by Maori culture. Painted in warm ochre and yellow tones, the piece is encircled by the Maori phrase “K...

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2010s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Wood, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Peter MaxDay Dream, Peter Max, 1982

$636Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.25 in W 5.5 in

Day Dream, Peter Max

By Peter Max

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Day Dream Year: 1982 Medium: Mixed media, crayon, lithography on Arches paper Size: 6.25 x 5.5 inches Condition: Good Inscription: Signed by the artis...

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1980s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Peter MaxGalaxy Profile, Peter Max, 2015

$3,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 11 in W 15 in

Galaxy Profile, Peter Max

By Peter Max

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Galaxy Profile Year: 2015 Medium: Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano paper Size: 11 x 15 inches Inscription: Signed in ink Notes: Published, printe...

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2010s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Watercolor, Screen

Peter MaxAngel with Spread Wings, Peter Max, 2015

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 11 in W 15 in

Angel with Spread Wings, Peter Max

By Peter Max

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Angel with Spread Wings Year: 2015 Medium: Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano paper Size: 11 x 15 inches Inscription: Signed in ink Notes: Publishe...

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2010s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Watercolor, Screen

Natasha LelencoConnection and Belonging: Latino Portrait on Circular Wood - 'Currency #217', 2024

$286

H 0.99 in Dm 10.24 in

Connection and Belonging: Latino Portrait on Circular Wood - 'Currency #217'

By Natasha Lelenco

Located in FISTERRA, ES

This original and unique of a kind artwork by Natasha Lelenco, part of the Exchange Currencies series, presents a hyperrealistic profile portrait painted with acrylics in ochre and y...

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2010s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

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Wood, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Peter MaxBetter World, Peter Max, 1998

$3,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 14 in W 12 in

Better World, Peter Max

By Peter Max

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Better World Year: 1998 Medium: Acrylic, lithograph on Arches paper Size: 14 x 12 inches Inscription: Hand signed Notes: Published, printed by Via Max...

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1990s Pop Art Mario Padovan Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph

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