MYTH & URBAN REALITIES, GENEVA
GENEVA - Myth & Urban Realities, when street art meets the great masters / Opening Cocktail Thursday March 12th / Presenting works by Mr. Brainwash, Marco Battaglini, Kaï, M.Chat, Pimax & Być
| MYTH & URBAN REALITIES WHEN STREET ART MEETS THE GREAT MASTERS MARCH 12TH - APRIL 12TH OPENING COCKTAIL Bel-Air Fine Art Geneva - 7, rue de la Corraterie PRESENTING WORKS BY  MR. BRAINWASH Mr. Brainwash, French born artist Thierry Guetta (1966), has captured the imagination of the international market with his unique fusion of classic Pop Art imagery with the subversive playfulness of contemporary Street Art. His imagery playfully juxtaposes cultural icons of the past with the present while stylistically paying homage to an array of artists from Andy Warhol to Keith Haring and Banksy. Balloon Girl, 2019 - screenprint and mixed media on paper - one of a kind original artwork - 127 x 96 cm  MARCO BATTAGLINI Born in Verona, Italy in 1969, Marco Battaglini is a Costa Rica based artist who masterfully blends Classic and Contemporary styles into postmodern Pop pastiches. He updates the deeply traditional history of his Italian roots by combining images of master paintings with profane urban backgrounds. Another Brik in The Wall - lenticular print - original ed. of 8ex + 4AP - 198 x 137 x 9 cm  KAÏ American artist Kaï is recognize for his ability to convey a powerful message through any medium. His signature character “IF” (Imaginary Friend) is a character that anyone can relate with and helps him communicate the universal issues that tie cultures together : love, money, time... Love Protest - mixed media on concrete and paper - one of a kind original artwork - 50 x 50 cm  M.CHAT Born in Switzerland, M.Chat (aka Thoma Vuille) began roaming the streets around 1987. With his simple and clear lines, the cat (reminding us Lewis Carroll’s “grinning cat”) has become an urban symbol bringing joy and optimism to the city. His fame has allowed for variations, changing color and posture but keeping his strong identity.’ Hommage à Fernand Léger - 1 - acrylic on canvas - one of a kind original artwork - 97 x 130 cm  PIMAX Multitalented French artist PIMAX works with several media including painting, stencil and resin sculpture. Inspiration comes from his childhood memories as well as from the history of art, with a particular affection for surrealists and artists such as MAGRITTE or PICASSO. In Paris, where he lives, he tags the streets with his ephemeral paintings and recycles the classics. His work conveys powerful, intriguing and provocative messages that impose a reflection on the world around us. Dora Yellow - spray on canvas - one of a kind original artwork - 130 x 100 cm  BYĆ For Być, a Swiss artist born in Lausanne in 1982, to provoke is to make people think. He says, "a good work grows with you". He hopes for multiple, evolving and "nourishing" interpretations. Sainte Cene - stencil on used carboard - one of a kind original artwork - 74 x 120 cm     |