Calvo - Street Astro

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Calvo, Street Astro, a 2026 original artwork in acrylic paint, mixed media and felt-tip marker, measuring 106 x 90 cm, signed and in excellent condition, from Italy, sold directly by the artist.

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Artwork 106 x 90 in size, after the framing 102 x 86.

This work is a visual explosion of pop energy and street art, in which the protagonist—clearly inspired by a manga icon—is reinterpreted in a contemporary, almost urban, key.

The central figure is strong, muscular, and smiling: a heroic pose that communicates confidence, vitality, and fighting spirit, but also a playful and nostalgic undertone.

The background is chaotic yet intentional: graffiti, numbers, symbols, and writings overlap in a mix of very bright red, yellow, and orange. This creates a powerful contrast with the character, making him emerge as a timeless symbol immersed in a modern context.

The inscriptions “1952” and “1968” suggest a historical reference, almost an homage to the character’s origins, while the graffiti style carries it into the present.

Artwork 106 x 90 in size, after the framing 102 x 86.

This work is a visual explosion of pop energy and street art, in which the protagonist—clearly inspired by a manga icon—is reinterpreted in a contemporary, almost urban, key.

The central figure is strong, muscular, and smiling: a heroic pose that communicates confidence, vitality, and fighting spirit, but also a playful and nostalgic undertone.

The background is chaotic yet intentional: graffiti, numbers, symbols, and writings overlap in a mix of very bright red, yellow, and orange. This creates a powerful contrast with the character, making him emerge as a timeless symbol immersed in a modern context.

The inscriptions “1952” and “1968” suggest a historical reference, almost an homage to the character’s origins, while the graffiti style carries it into the present.

Details

Artist
Calvo
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Street Astro
Technique
Acrylic painting, Felt-tip pen, Mixed technique
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Cream, Red, White, Yellow
Height
106 cm
Width
90 cm
Weight
500 g
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Street art
Period
2020+
Sold by
ItalyVerified
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Objects sold
100%
Private

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