Mario Schifano Art
Italian, 1934-1998
Mario Schifano (1934-1968) is considered one of the most significant artists of Italian postmodernism. He worked in numerous media throughout his career, but is perhaps best known for his collages consisting of advertising, scrap paper and painted components. During the latter half of his career, Schifano’s work became increasingly political as he explored issues such as the Vietnam War and widespread social unrest through both film and photography.
Born in 1934 in Libya, Schifano and his family relocated to Rome after World War II. With little interest in formal schooling, Schifano took up painting independently and began producing mixed-media works, primarily utilizing monochromatic canvases with glued wrapping paper and stenciling applied. These works garnered critical acclaim, and were followed by a number of exhibitions both in Italy and the US. In 1962 he was included in New Realists, an important group show at the Sidney Janis Gallery in New York alongside artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Often employing elements of pop culture, such as brand logos and advertisements, his work is largely considered within the context of Pop art. Although Schifano was consistently productive and critically acclaimed, he struggled with drug addiction for most of his life, a habit that resulted in multiple arrests, which led the artist to label his career maldoto – cursed. He died at the age of 63 in Rome in 1998 (Ref: Sotheby's). His artworks have sold for over 1M€ at Sotheby's.to
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Artist: Mario Schifano
Dealer: Baratti Antiquario Milano
20th Century by Mario Schifano Untitled Enamel and acrylic on canvas
By Mario Schifano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mario Schifano (Khoms, Libya, 1934 – Rome, Italy, 1998)
Title: Untitled (perhaps “The House”)
Medium: Enamel and acrylic on canvas
Year: 1990
Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 4 cm
Signed “Sch...
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1990s Contemporary Mario Schifano Art
Materials
Enamel
20th Century by Mario Schifano Untitled Silk-screen printing on canvas
By Mario Schifano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mario Schifano (Khoms, Libya, 1934 – Rome, Italy, 1998)
Title: Untitled
Medium: silk-screen printing on canvas
Dimensions: 91.5 x 91.5 x 7.2 cm
Year: first half of the 1970s
Signed “...
Category
1970s Contemporary Mario Schifano Art
Materials
Canvas, Screen
20th Century by Mario Schifano Untitled Mixed media on photography
By Mario Schifano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mario Schifano (Khoms, Libya, 1934 – Rome, Italy, 1998)
Title: Untitled
Medium: Mixed media on photography
Dimensions: Photography measures 13 x 18 cm - dimensions with frame 32.6 x ...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Mario Schifano Art
Materials
Mixed Media, Photographic Paper
20th Century by Mario Schifano Untitled Mixed media on photography
By Mario Schifano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mario Schifano (Khoms, Libya, 1934 – Rome, Italy, 1998)
Title: Untitled
Medium: Mixed media on photography
Dimensions: Photography measures 13 x 18 cm - dimensions with frame 32.6 x ...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Mario Schifano Art
Materials
Mixed Media, Photographic Paper
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