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Antony Micallef (Swindon 1975 - )

Antony Micallef
Head study 1
2022
Oil paint on canvas, framed
71x63x12cm

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Antony Micallef (1975, UK) is known for his visually charged figure paintings. In his recent series of work the artist builds up a relief-like surface with heavy paint to depict a figurative mass in front of a muted background. Using an impasto technique, the material is pushed to its limits and obscures our reading of painting and sculpture. Antony Micallef is a British contemporary artist and painter who lives and works in London. His art is included in numerous collections around the world and has been part of group exhibitions at the National Portrait Gallery, The Royal Academy, Tate Britain and ICA London, among others.