Santicri - Fucking World

Santicri has participated in numerous internationally renowned art exhibitions. Among the most significant, in 2022 he showcased his works at the prestigious Palazzo Grillo in Genoa, and in 2023 he attended the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York, thereby expanding his visibility in both national and international contexts.
Santicri has been recognized among the Best-Selling Artists of 2024 by Artmayeur, one of the most renowned platforms in the art world. In the same year, he was also listed among the top three most-searched names on the Catawiki platform, another sign of the growing appreciation for his work. These accolades highlight Santicri’s extraordinary talent and increasing visibility in the contemporary art scene.

Santicri-artist
Technique: RESIN and Marble Powder
Dimensions: H37 x L12 x P12 cm
Condition: new
Certificate of authenticity - handwritten signature
Edition: open edition

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The sculpture combines symbolism and irony to captivate the viewer and prompt reflection on various levels of meaning.

First of all, the gesture of the raised hand with the middle finger extended is universally recognized as a sign of challenge or rebellion, a bold way to send a strong and unequivocal message. Here, this gesture is amplified by the fact that the hand supports the world itself, suggesting a sort of rejection or criticism of the world as it is. It is a visual interpretation of frustration or dissent toward aspects of our contemporary world.

The use of this sculpture to represent the world itself, with the Earth resting on the middle finger, adds another layer of meaning. It could be interpreted as a critique of global challenges and socio-political tensions we face, or as a warning about the fragility of our planet. In this context, the hand takes on a role of responsibility and power, almost as if the artist is saying that the solution to these problems lies in our hands.

In its audacity and provocation, this sculpture offers a prompt for discussion and reflection on the contemporary world, the challenges we face, and our role in shaping it. It is a work of art that can generate a wide range of reactions and discussions, just as many contemporary artworks aim to do.
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The artist established himself in 2024 as one of the most sought-after names on Catawiki, immediately after icons like Kaws and Banksy. His art stands out in an exclusive context that includes other categories of excellence such as Rolex, Lego, Louis Vuitton, Porsche, Eames, Macallan, Tintin, Cartier, and Pokémon. A talent recognized not only for creative value but also as one of the most promising investments of the year.

Born in 1992 in Macerata, Marche, the Italian artist pursued a path that, combining studies in surveying and architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture artisan. There arose the growing need to discover himself and unleash his creativity.
His works are sold worldwide, collaborating with galleries in Italy and Europe.
His art is widely appreciated and cannot be missing among collectors of street art, pop art, and contemporary art paintings and sculptures.
"It’s never easy to classify my art; I try to convey what my eyes see, my way of perceiving what surrounds me, and I rework it with a design that suits modern times: impactful and memorable."