Giovanni Contardi (1994) - Rubik's Cube Mosaic - IS > IF
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Giovanni Contardi presents Rubik's Cube Mosaic – IS > IF, a unique 40 × 40 cm wall sculpture on MDF comprising 49 original Rubik’s Cubes, 9.5 cm deep, made in Italy in 2026, hand-signed on the reverse, in excellent condition with a certificate of authenticity and ready to hang.
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IS > IF is a unique wall sculpture made from original Rubik’s Cubes.
One cube element within the work can be rotated, allowing the composition to shift between different states. The title refers to the tension between what “is” and what “could be”: a fixed structure interrupted by a conditional possibility.
The work can be displayed with the movable element in different orientations, making the piece subtly variable while remaining part of the same composition.
Giovanni Contardi (1994) is an Italian artist internationally recognised for his mosaics created entirely from original Rubik’s Cubes. His works are permanently exhibited at the Rossini National Museum in Italy and at the Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel (Disneyland Paris).
His work was mentioned by Ernő Rubik, inventor of the Rubik’s Cube, in his autobiographical book Cubed: The Puzzle of Us All (2020).
Unique piece.
Hand-signed on the reverse.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity with archival hologram.
Ready to hang. Professionally packed and shipped.
Selected works and process documentation can be found on Instagram under the name JVENB.
IS > IF is a unique wall sculpture made from original Rubik’s Cubes.
One cube element within the work can be rotated, allowing the composition to shift between different states. The title refers to the tension between what “is” and what “could be”: a fixed structure interrupted by a conditional possibility.
The work can be displayed with the movable element in different orientations, making the piece subtly variable while remaining part of the same composition.
Giovanni Contardi (1994) is an Italian artist internationally recognised for his mosaics created entirely from original Rubik’s Cubes. His works are permanently exhibited at the Rossini National Museum in Italy and at the Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel (Disneyland Paris).
His work was mentioned by Ernő Rubik, inventor of the Rubik’s Cube, in his autobiographical book Cubed: The Puzzle of Us All (2020).
Unique piece.
Hand-signed on the reverse.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity with archival hologram.
Ready to hang. Professionally packed and shipped.
Selected works and process documentation can be found on Instagram under the name JVENB.
Details
Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
49 Rubik’s Cubes (original), MDF panel, archival industrial adhesive
Artist
Giovanni Contardi (1994)
Title of artwork
Rubik's Cube Mosaic - IS > IF
Signature
on the reverse, Hand signed
Edition
Unique Work
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
40 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Weight
6.5 kg
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