Giovanni Contardi - Rubik's Cube Mosaic - Inquisitor
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Giovanni Contardi presents Rubik’s Cube Mosaic – Inquisitor, a 2026 unique wall sculpture made from 64 original Rubik’s Cubes on an MDF panel with archival adhesive; dimensions 45.8 × 45.8 × 7.8 cm, weight 8.5 kg, hand-signed on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
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Artist: Giovanni Contardi
Title: Inquisitor
Year: 2026
Medium: Rubik’s Cube mosaic (wall sculpture)
Materials: 64 original Rubik’s Cubes, MDF panel, archival industrial adhesive
Dimensions: 45.8 × 45.8 × 7.8 cm
Edition: Unique work
Inquisitor presents a fragmented face emerging from a structured field of blue and white modules. The image appears suspended between presence and absence.
The composition is constructed through a strict rule-based system, where each Rubik’s Cube functions simultaneously as pixel and object. The limited palette reinforces a sense of control and restraint, while subtle irregularities inherent to the material introduce slight variations across the surface.
The background is reduced to a sequence of vertical bands, where intermittent yellow elements introduce a secondary rhythm within the structure.
Color is intentionally suppressed on the frontal plane. The full chromatic identity of the Rubik’s Cube remains visible only along the sides of the work, revealing the object behind the image and reinforcing the dual nature of the piece, both image and structure.
The result is a controlled, ambiguous presence: a face that seems to observe, question, or simply remain, unresolved.
Unique piece.
Hand-signed on the reverse.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity with archival hologram.
The work is ready to hang and fitted with a concealed French cleat mounting system. It will be professionally packed and shipped.
Giovanni Contardi is an Italian artist internationally recognised for his mosaics created entirely from original Rubik’s Cubes. His work transforms one of the most iconic objects of the 20th century into a contemporary artistic medium defined by a distinctive, recognisable visual language.
His relationship with the Rubik’s Cube began in 2009 through competitive speedcubing, where he developed a high level of technical mastery. In 2013, he began translating this expertise into Rubik’s Cube mosaics, and by 2018 this exploration had evolved into a full-time artistic practice, gaining international attention across the fields of contemporary art, design, and pop culture.
Selected Installations and Recognition:
His installations are permanently exhibited at the Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel (Disneyland Paris) and at the Rossini National Museum in Italy. His contribution to the development of “Rubik Cubism” has been recognised internationally, including a mention by Ernő Rubik, inventor of the Rubik’s Cube, in his autobiographical book Cubed: The Puzzle of Us All (2020).
Selected works, installations, and process documentation are shared on Instagram under the name JVENB.
Seller's Story
Giovanni Contardi is an Italian artist internationally recognized for his mosaics created entirely from original Rubik’s Cubes. His work transforms one of the most iconic objects of the 20th century into a contemporary artistic medium defined by a distinctive, recognizable visual language.
His relationship with the Rubik’s Cube began in 2009 through competitive speedcubing, where he developed a high level of technical mastery. In 2013, he started translating this expertise into Rubik’s Cube mosaics, and by 2018, this exploration had evolved into a full-time artistic practice, gaining international recognition across the fields of contemporary art, design, and pop culture.
His installations are permanently exhibited at the Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel (Disneyland Paris) and at the Rossini National Museum in Italy. His contribution to the development of 'Rubik Cubism' has been recognized internationally, including a mention by Ernő Rubik, inventor of the Rubik’s Cube, in his autobiographical book Cubed: The Puzzle of Us All (2020).
Selected works, installations, and process documentation are shared on Instagram under the name JVENB.
Translated by Google TranslateArtist: Giovanni Contardi
Title: Inquisitor
Year: 2026
Medium: Rubik’s Cube mosaic (wall sculpture)
Materials: 64 original Rubik’s Cubes, MDF panel, archival industrial adhesive
Dimensions: 45.8 × 45.8 × 7.8 cm
Edition: Unique work
Inquisitor presents a fragmented face emerging from a structured field of blue and white modules. The image appears suspended between presence and absence.
The composition is constructed through a strict rule-based system, where each Rubik’s Cube functions simultaneously as pixel and object. The limited palette reinforces a sense of control and restraint, while subtle irregularities inherent to the material introduce slight variations across the surface.
The background is reduced to a sequence of vertical bands, where intermittent yellow elements introduce a secondary rhythm within the structure.
Color is intentionally suppressed on the frontal plane. The full chromatic identity of the Rubik’s Cube remains visible only along the sides of the work, revealing the object behind the image and reinforcing the dual nature of the piece, both image and structure.
The result is a controlled, ambiguous presence: a face that seems to observe, question, or simply remain, unresolved.
Unique piece.
Hand-signed on the reverse.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity with archival hologram.
The work is ready to hang and fitted with a concealed French cleat mounting system. It will be professionally packed and shipped.
Giovanni Contardi is an Italian artist internationally recognised for his mosaics created entirely from original Rubik’s Cubes. His work transforms one of the most iconic objects of the 20th century into a contemporary artistic medium defined by a distinctive, recognisable visual language.
His relationship with the Rubik’s Cube began in 2009 through competitive speedcubing, where he developed a high level of technical mastery. In 2013, he began translating this expertise into Rubik’s Cube mosaics, and by 2018 this exploration had evolved into a full-time artistic practice, gaining international attention across the fields of contemporary art, design, and pop culture.
Selected Installations and Recognition:
His installations are permanently exhibited at the Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel (Disneyland Paris) and at the Rossini National Museum in Italy. His contribution to the development of “Rubik Cubism” has been recognised internationally, including a mention by Ernő Rubik, inventor of the Rubik’s Cube, in his autobiographical book Cubed: The Puzzle of Us All (2020).
Selected works, installations, and process documentation are shared on Instagram under the name JVENB.
Seller's Story
Giovanni Contardi is an Italian artist internationally recognized for his mosaics created entirely from original Rubik’s Cubes. His work transforms one of the most iconic objects of the 20th century into a contemporary artistic medium defined by a distinctive, recognizable visual language.
His relationship with the Rubik’s Cube began in 2009 through competitive speedcubing, where he developed a high level of technical mastery. In 2013, he started translating this expertise into Rubik’s Cube mosaics, and by 2018, this exploration had evolved into a full-time artistic practice, gaining international recognition across the fields of contemporary art, design, and pop culture.
His installations are permanently exhibited at the Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel (Disneyland Paris) and at the Rossini National Museum in Italy. His contribution to the development of 'Rubik Cubism' has been recognized internationally, including a mention by Ernő Rubik, inventor of the Rubik’s Cube, in his autobiographical book Cubed: The Puzzle of Us All (2020).
Selected works, installations, and process documentation are shared on Instagram under the name JVENB.
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Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
64 Rubik’s Cubes (original), MDF panel, archival industrial adhesive
Artist
Giovanni Contardi
Title of artwork
Rubik's Cube Mosaic - Inquisitor
Signature
on the reverse, Hand signed
Edition
Unique Work
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
45.8 cm
Width
45.8 cm
Depth
7.8 cm
Weight
8.5 kg
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