Santicri - Snapshot, Smile XL
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Selected by Maurizio Buquicchio
Holds a master's degree in film and visual arts; experienced curator, writer, and researcher.
Gallery Estimate € 3,000 - € 3,600
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Description from the seller
Santicri has participated in numerous internationally acclaimed art exhibitions. Among the most significant, in 2022 he exhibited 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 was 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, an additional sign of the growing appreciation for his work. These accolades highlight Santicri's extraordinary talent and his increasing visibility in the contemporary art scene.
Santicri
Mixed media, acrylic
Dimensions: 100x70x20 cm
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
Unique Work
This work fuses painting and object, transforming one of the most recognizable icons of contemporary communication into a physical gesture suspended in time. The brush, incorporated into the canvas, becomes an integral part of the work, fixing the creative act in the moment of its execution. The drips crack the perfection of the smiley face, suggesting that behind a universal symbol of happiness there can coexist imperfection, fragility, and authenticity.
SHIPPING INSURED!
The package is carefully packed. The canvas is shipped already mounted on a wooden frame; the frame is not included.
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 its 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, between studies in surveying and architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture artisan. There arose an ever stronger need to find himself and unleash his creativity.
His works are sold worldwide, collaborating with galleries in Italy and Europe.
His art is widely appreciated and a staple among collectors of street art paintings and sculptures, pop art, and contemporary art.
"It is never easy to classify one’s own art; I try to convey what my eyes see, my way of seeing what surrounds me, and I rework it with a design that suits modern times: impactful and memorable."
Seller's Story
Communicating through a work goes beyond the message: it is the very heart of art.
My works move between social messages and pure pop, often with a touch of irony. I try to reinterpret what surrounds me with a contemporary, impactful, and memorable visual language.
Beauty, for me, is a bridge between people. In my works I seek to capture that sense of connection and recognition that comes from the harmony hidden in forms.
Resin is today the material I prefer: it allows me to experiment, to fuse design and sculpture, to explore new aesthetic possibilities. This ongoing research pushes me beyond my comfort zone, keeping creative curiosity alive.
I create to give shape to an inner impulse, to make visible what usually remains invisible: time, work, and experience that give meaning to our journey.
Translated by Google TranslateSanticri has participated in numerous internationally acclaimed art exhibitions. Among the most significant, in 2022 he exhibited 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 was 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, an additional sign of the growing appreciation for his work. These accolades highlight Santicri's extraordinary talent and his increasing visibility in the contemporary art scene.
Santicri
Mixed media, acrylic
Dimensions: 100x70x20 cm
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed
Unique Work
This work fuses painting and object, transforming one of the most recognizable icons of contemporary communication into a physical gesture suspended in time. The brush, incorporated into the canvas, becomes an integral part of the work, fixing the creative act in the moment of its execution. The drips crack the perfection of the smiley face, suggesting that behind a universal symbol of happiness there can coexist imperfection, fragility, and authenticity.
SHIPPING INSURED!
The package is carefully packed. The canvas is shipped already mounted on a wooden frame; the frame is not included.
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 its 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, between studies in surveying and architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture artisan. There arose an ever stronger need to find himself and unleash his creativity.
His works are sold worldwide, collaborating with galleries in Italy and Europe.
His art is widely appreciated and a staple among collectors of street art paintings and sculptures, pop art, and contemporary art.
"It is never easy to classify one’s own art; I try to convey what my eyes see, my way of seeing what surrounds me, and I rework it with a design that suits modern times: impactful and memorable."
Seller's Story
Communicating through a work goes beyond the message: it is the very heart of art.
My works move between social messages and pure pop, often with a touch of irony. I try to reinterpret what surrounds me with a contemporary, impactful, and memorable visual language.
Beauty, for me, is a bridge between people. In my works I seek to capture that sense of connection and recognition that comes from the harmony hidden in forms.
Resin is today the material I prefer: it allows me to experiment, to fuse design and sculpture, to explore new aesthetic possibilities. This ongoing research pushes me beyond my comfort zone, keeping creative curiosity alive.
I create to give shape to an inner impulse, to make visible what usually remains invisible: time, work, and experience that give meaning to our journey.
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Artist
Santicri
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Snapshot, Smile XL
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
100 cm
Width
70 cm
Style
Conceptual art
Period
2020+
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