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An elegant and iconic work on paper by master Antonio Sciacca, belonging to the artist’s celebrated metaphysical series, characterized by Venetian masks, small heads, and coral branches.

Antonio Sciacca (Catania, 1957)
After studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Catania, Sciacca rose to prominence in the 1980s, coming into contact with Italo Mussa’s Pittura Colta movement. Over the course of his career, he has exhibited at major institutions in Italy and abroad, and also took part in the 54th Venice Biennale (Italy Pavilion). He is renowned for his mastery of blending figurative classicism, hyperrealism, and metaphysical surrealism. His works are held in private and public collections in Europe and the United States.

Elegante e iconica opera su carta del maestro Antonio Sciacca, appartenente al celebre filone metafisico dell'artista caratterizzato dalla presenza di maschere veneziane, testine e rami di corallo.

Antonio Sciacca (Catania, 1957)
Formatosi all'Accademia di Belle Arti di Catania, Sciacca si afferma negli anni '80 entrando in contatto con la corrente della Pittura Colta di Italo Mussa. Nel corso della sua carriera espone in importanti sedi istituzionali in Italia e all'estero, partecipando anche alla 54ª Biennale di Venezia (Padiglione Italia). È noto per la sua maestria nel fondere il classicismo figurativo, l'iperrealismo e il surrealismo metafisico. Le sue opere figurano in collezioni private e pubbliche in Europa e negli Stati Uniti.

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Antonio Sciacca (1957) - Testina e Corallo

Mixed media, Pastel, Felt-tip pen - Signed - 2017

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Testina e Corallo is a 2017 contemporary portrait on paper by Antonio Sciacca, made in Italy using mixed media, pastel and felt-tip pen.

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Testina e Corallo is a 2017 contemporary portrait on paper by Antonio Sciacca, made in Italy using mixed media, pastel and felt-tip pen.

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