Giovanni Contardi - Rubik's Cube Mosaic - Inquisitor
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Giovanni Contardi's unique work Rubik's Cube Mosaic - Inquisitor (2026), a 45.8 × 45.8 cm, 7.8 cm deep piece on an MDF panel composed of 64 original Rubik’s Cubes, hand signed on the reverse, with a certificate of authenticity and ready to hang.
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A fragmented face emerges within a structured chromatic field, where blue and white define the figure against a ground of white and yellow modules.
The limited palette reinforces a sense of control, while subtle variations inherent to the material introduce slight shifts across the surface. Vertical bands structure the background, where intermittent yellow elements establish a secondary rhythm.
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 its dual nature as both image and structure.
The result is a controlled, ambiguous presence: a face that seems to observe, yet remains 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.
A fragmented face emerges within a structured chromatic field, where blue and white define the figure against a ground of white and yellow modules.
The limited palette reinforces a sense of control, while subtle variations inherent to the material introduce slight shifts across the surface. Vertical bands structure the background, where intermittent yellow elements establish a secondary rhythm.
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 its dual nature as both image and structure.
The result is a controlled, ambiguous presence: a face that seems to observe, yet remains 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.
Details
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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