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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by Fast Eddie on May 4, 2020 18:30:14 GMT 1, Is Micallef going anywhere new artistically? I tended to like this artist, but the more of these "expressionist" works I see, the more distant I feel...
It seems a confused effort to me.
Maybe there is something I do not see.
Is Micallef going anywhere new artistically? I tended to like this artist, but the more of these "expressionist" works I see, the more distant I feel... It seems a confused effort to me. Maybe there is something I do not see. |
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by Judgement day on May 4, 2020 18:42:12 GMT 1, Thatโs why his early work is so affordable now
Thatโs why his early work is so affordable now
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by mose on May 4, 2020 18:47:57 GMT 1, I LOVE early Micallef. Seriously dislike the recent stuff. Leaves me really torn on him.
I think the style of his that I dislike first started to emerge around 2011 and became more prominent as the years went by.
Funny that he turned away from his classic style and now that naive, child-like vibe has become a hit in the market.
I LOVE early Micallef. Seriously dislike the recent stuff. Leaves me really torn on him.
I think the style of his that I dislike first started to emerge around 2011 and became more prominent as the years went by.
Funny that he turned away from his classic style and now that naive, child-like vibe has become a hit in the market.
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by Gurn on May 4, 2020 20:49:37 GMT 1, Was looking through his Instagram today and thinking exactly the same thing. Perhaps it's a process he feels he needs to get out of his system to enable his work to progress. That's my hope anyway. There's no doubt he has stacks of talent.
Was looking through his Instagram today and thinking exactly the same thing. Perhaps it's a process he feels he needs to get out of his system to enable his work to progress. That's my hope anyway. There's no doubt he has stacks of talent.
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by qest on May 4, 2020 20:58:10 GMT 1, I'm completely unmoved by his early work, but love his more recent stuff. Though not so much the example provided by OP. I wish more artists would take risks and depart from the convention of what has made them popular, even if some don't like it.
http://instagram.com/p/BTgTbdGlwXF
http://instagram.com/p/BOU7yKtlZsr
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by Love Is In The Air on May 4, 2020 22:04:38 GMT 1, I find some of the best recent stuff has a Francis Bacon quality to it, so I find it awkwardly beautiful or striking. Not sure if this will make sense to anyone but my 2ps worth.
Appreciate it is v different from his early stuff but even then, didn't he do faces in charcoal and some of this stuff is a little like a thick painted version of these?
I am definitely an amateur with little knowledge when it comes to Micallef so I am sure someone will put me right...
I find some of the best recent stuff has a Francis Bacon quality to it, so I find it awkwardly beautiful or striking. Not sure if this will make sense to anyone but my 2ps worth.
Appreciate it is v different from his early stuff but even then, didn't he do faces in charcoal and some of this stuff is a little like a thick painted version of these?
I am definitely an amateur with little knowledge when it comes to Micallef so I am sure someone will put me right...
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by Coach on May 4, 2020 22:18:54 GMT 1, It seems to me that artists canโt win. If he was now producing work that was similar to that which he was painting 10+ years ago, Iโm fairly sure he would be criticised for not having moved on, or even milking collectors with work that has not developed.
Personally I adore his early works, especially the charcoal faces referred to in the preceding post. But I also find his more recent impasto portraits, whilst challenging, most beautiful.
Most of all I have found it interesting to see his work and style develop over the years. Good luck to him.
It seems to me that artists canโt win. If he was now producing work that was similar to that which he was painting 10+ years ago, Iโm fairly sure he would be criticised for not having moved on, or even milking collectors with work that has not developed.
Personally I adore his early works, especially the charcoal faces referred to in the preceding post. But I also find his more recent impasto portraits, whilst challenging, most beautiful.
Most of all I have found it interesting to see his work and style develop over the years. Good luck to him.
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by quinn on May 4, 2020 22:57:11 GMT 1, He was great at the start and I think heโs getting better and better as the years go on. Would love to own a original from any stage in his career.
He was great at the start and I think heโs getting better and better as the years go on. Would love to own a original from any stage in his career.
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by pellets on May 4, 2020 23:13:48 GMT 1, Surely its worth also mentioning Dolk, heโs made a huge change in style and is exploring something that seems to be really important to him but it is a world apart from his early work
Surely its worth also mentioning Dolk, heโs made a huge change in style and is exploring something that seems to be really important to him but it is a world apart from his early work
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Fast Eddie
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by Fast Eddie on May 4, 2020 23:32:21 GMT 1, Ok, I will try to be more specific with what I feel is going on. The association to Bacon is natural, but Bacon had an identity and an overpowering, self-destructive anger in his portraits.
Micallef is obviously a prodigy from the technical standpoint.
However, it feels like he is struggling to find his unique artistic identity. He seems to have grown dissatisfied with his figurative style, yet he is naturally drawn to representation. (Very few artists can successfully evolve from it once they master a medium with such natural technique, but there are plenty of cases, including Richter).
What he is trying to do now with these impasto portraits is unclear to me. It is not an original angle -at least this should be uncontroversial. But it also seems less heartfelt and deep, than, say, Adam Neate, who puts soul into it.
With Micallef, I do not know what's going on. But, by all means, keep trying.
Ok, I will try to be more specific with what I feel is going on. The association to Bacon is natural, but Bacon had an identity and an overpowering, self-destructive anger in his portraits.
Micallef is obviously a prodigy from the technical standpoint.
However, it feels like he is struggling to find his unique artistic identity. He seems to have grown dissatisfied with his figurative style, yet he is naturally drawn to representation. (Very few artists can successfully evolve from it once they master a medium with such natural technique, but there are plenty of cases, including Richter).
What he is trying to do now with these impasto portraits is unclear to me. It is not an original angle -at least this should be uncontroversial. But it also seems less heartfelt and deep, than, say, Adam Neate, who puts soul into it.
With Micallef, I do not know what's going on. But, by all means, keep trying.
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by Coach on May 5, 2020 0:07:40 GMT 1, Interesting and thoughtful reply Fast Eddie. However I struggle to agree with your conclusion. I am very fond of Micallefโs early works. Iโve always found works like DD and 21st Century to be visually pleasing. At one time DD would have been a grail print for me. But I find his more recent works much more thought provoking. Much more passionate. Though perhaps not necessarily so pleasing on the eye; something that Iโve been told can be said of several pieces in my collection that Iโm very fond of, mind you.
Interesting and thoughtful reply Fast Eddie. However I struggle to agree with your conclusion. I am very fond of Micallefโs early works. Iโve always found works like DD and 21st Century to be visually pleasing. At one time DD would have been a grail print for me. But I find his more recent works much more thought provoking. Much more passionate. Though perhaps not necessarily so pleasing on the eye; something that Iโve been told can be said of several pieces in my collection that Iโm very fond of, mind you. |
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by Fast Eddie on May 5, 2020 2:03:38 GMT 1, Thanks, Coach, and to the others above making valid points.
My conclusion is that I see no conclusion. I am not saying that he took a wrong turn. Just that I do not see where that turn leads. I guess I have the feeling (shared by some) that he is not on a stable ground yet and I do not see an endgame...
Thanks, Coach, and to the others above making valid points. My conclusion is that I see no conclusion. I am not saying that he took a wrong turn. Just that I do not see where that turn leads. I guess I have the feeling (shared by some) that he is not on a stable ground yet and I do not see an endgame... |
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by Dungle on May 5, 2020 8:51:44 GMT 1, One of my favourite artists, and still someone who I want to buy a big original from. I made a bad decision a few years ago and now canโt afford it.
He is also responsible largely for me starting my daughters IG account!
http://instagram.com/p/zVXrGsOuMT
One of my favourite artists, and still someone who I want to buy a big original from. I made a bad decision a few years ago and now canโt afford it. He is also responsible largely for me starting my daughters IG account! http://instagram.com/p/zVXrGsOuMT |
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by .dappy on May 5, 2020 9:04:26 GMT 1, ... his studio is obviously important to him ... and a lot of artists would love his studio with the size and neutral/natural light ... but has it also become his prison (of the mind)?
... he is surrounded by his works finished and not finished ... does he need to try a different environment ... a different thought space for a while?
... his studio is obviously important to him ... and a lot of artists would love his studio with the size and neutral/natural light ... but has it also become his prison (of the mind)?
... he is surrounded by his works finished and not finished ... does he need to try a different environment ... a different thought space for a while?
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by DOH on May 5, 2020 10:04:27 GMT 1, An informative and insightful discussion on an artist. How refreshing.
An informative and insightful discussion on an artist. How refreshing.
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by My Name is Frank on May 5, 2020 11:23:26 GMT 1, It certainly divides people and that can only be a good thing as they are quite a challenge to look at and try to understand. I feel that he is now fully following his passion, I know that Auerbach is a major influence on him, the charcoals were clear nods of influence perhaps a lot more so than Bacon, but this shift to depth and colour I feel shows someone who is finding their own voice and taking it up a notch.
There is loads going on in the portraits of recent years and is a move towards you having to make your own conclusions. His earlier works told most of the story and I prefer the mystery now. I see a lot of life in these portraits, they are impermanent, always changing and he conveys flesh and blood in lots of them too as constantly moving and shifting.
I rate him more highly now but have always been a fan and really respect him for the work he now produces, it does seem to be a constant wrestling match going on, emotion, pain all visible, some look like gun shots to the head, others with the lighter halo backgrounds seem almost at peace with everything.
Bloody great artist in my book.
It certainly divides people and that can only be a good thing as they are quite a challenge to look at and try to understand. I feel that he is now fully following his passion, I know that Auerbach is a major influence on him, the charcoals were clear nods of influence perhaps a lot more so than Bacon, but this shift to depth and colour I feel shows someone who is finding their own voice and taking it up a notch.
There is loads going on in the portraits of recent years and is a move towards you having to make your own conclusions. His earlier works told most of the story and I prefer the mystery now. I see a lot of life in these portraits, they are impermanent, always changing and he conveys flesh and blood in lots of them too as constantly moving and shifting.
I rate him more highly now but have always been a fan and really respect him for the work he now produces, it does seem to be a constant wrestling match going on, emotion, pain all visible, some look like gun shots to the head, others with the lighter halo backgrounds seem almost at peace with everything.
Bloody great artist in my book.
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by iamzero on May 5, 2020 11:35:48 GMT 1, The thickness of the paint is definitely much more impressive when up close when viewed at a show. I love early Micallef and my Angel Bombers are a highlight of my walls for me.
The thickness of the paint is definitely much more impressive when up close when viewed at a show. I love early Micallef and my Angel Bombers are a highlight of my walls for me.
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by duggyfresh on May 5, 2020 13:18:57 GMT 1, Interesting read so far guys, nice to see a thread debating the art rather than hyping and bitching about money.
Interesting read so far guys, nice to see a thread debating the art rather than hyping and bitching about money.
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by ak1 on May 5, 2020 13:29:58 GMT 1, Interesting read so far guys, nice to see a thread debating the art rather than hyping and bitching about money.
Interesting read so far guys, nice to see a thread debating the art rather than hyping and bitching about money. Couldn't agree more. Quite like this later work. |
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Fast Eddie
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by Fast Eddie on May 5, 2020 14:55:23 GMT 1, 
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by The Rat King on May 5, 2020 15:08:41 GMT 1, I love his work . Brutal , sculptural and oozing his artistic mind . Who else is doing stuff like this ? Itโs his brain child and I canโt wait to see how much he can push it . I think his early stuff is cool and Iโve always been a fan and you can defiantly see his progression it was almost like that stuff wasnโt enough for him . The scale of it is immense and It would be a grail for me to bag anything of his . He is a beast of an artist , epic
I love his work . Brutal , sculptural and oozing his artistic mind . Who else is doing stuff like this ? Itโs his brain child and I canโt wait to see how much he can push it . I think his early stuff is cool and Iโve always been a fan and you can defiantly see his progression it was almost like that stuff wasnโt enough for him . The scale of it is immense and It would be a grail for me to bag anything of his . He is a beast of an artist , epic
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by Pattycakes on May 5, 2020 15:14:48 GMT 1, He has been looking at too much Frank Auerbach and Glenn Brown, he's a decent artist there is no denying but like so many recent artists he really needs to find his own style rather than hybridise others.
He has been looking at too much Frank Auerbach and Glenn Brown, he's a decent artist there is no denying but like so many recent artists he really needs to find his own style rather than hybridise others.
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by mose on May 5, 2020 17:11:44 GMT 1, I love his work . Brutal , sculptural and oozing his artistic mind . Who else is doing stuff like this ?
enough people for many to classify Micallef's current work as derivative.
I love his work . Brutal , sculptural and oozing his artistic mind . Who else is doing stuff like this ? enough people for many to classify Micallef's current work as derivative. |
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by Coach on May 5, 2020 17:24:08 GMT 1, I suspect that that picture does the piece no favours Fast Eddie. It looks blurred and certainly gives no detail of the impasto paint. I suspect that that work has to be seen in person to be fully appreciated.
http://instagram.com/p/BvemXqRHpmC
I suspect that that picture does the piece no favours Fast Eddie. It looks blurred and certainly gives no detail of the impasto paint. I suspect that that work has to be seen in person to be fully appreciated. http://instagram.com/p/BvemXqRHpmC |
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by John The Badgers on May 5, 2020 18:44:14 GMT 1, Interesting read so far guys, nice to see a thread debating the art rather than hyping and bitching about money.
I'm with Duggyfresh, great to read a thread offering different points of view, and excellent contributions on an artists work.
Not an artist I am overly familiar with, and really appreciate the comments above.
Interesting read so far guys, nice to see a thread debating the art rather than hyping and bitching about money.
I'm with Duggyfresh, great to read a thread offering different points of view, and excellent contributions on an artists work.
Not an artist I am overly familiar with, and really appreciate the comments above.
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by Fast Eddie on May 5, 2020 19:01:12 GMT 1, Please add pictures of the pieces that speak to you. My pictures were bad.
There seems to be a consensus that the cloudy, but serene backgrounds are important for this style. I think it is a valid point: the contrast with the tortured portraits in the foreground is stark.
Please add pictures of the pieces that speak to you. My pictures were bad.
There seems to be a consensus that the cloudy, but serene backgrounds are important for this style. I think it is a valid point: the contrast with the tortured portraits in the foreground is stark.
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by tab1 on May 5, 2020 19:39:10 GMT 1, A lot of artists are sometimes pushed by their gallerists That Find a style that sells Well when first representing an emerging artist and they push the commercial Work not letting the artist explore or deviate to new styles , maybe he has the freedom now ,..dolk went through a similar period ..
Latest work view as a tortured soul
A lot of artists are sometimes pushed by their gallerists That Find a style that sells Well when first representing an emerging artist and they push the commercial Work not letting the artist explore or deviate to new styles , maybe he has the freedom now ,..dolk went through a similar period ..
Latest work view as a tortured soul
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by Charlie Bronson on May 6, 2020 5:34:58 GMT 1, Iโve always loved his abstract portrait paintings. Anyone know what those pieces go for and whoโs got inventory?
Iโve always loved his abstract portrait paintings. Anyone know what those pieces go for and whoโs got inventory?
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Where is Antony Micallef going with this?, by Gentle Mental on May 6, 2020 7:38:52 GMT 1, Laz and greed ruin his rep. As we flippers did too.
And sorta pushed him away from the wall friendly angel wings and rainbow sneakers.
I think he is aiming higher now. Not there yet.
But he will be one of the greats.
Laz and greed ruin his rep. As we flippers did too.
And sorta pushed him away from the wall friendly angel wings and rainbow sneakers.
I think he is aiming higher now. Not there yet.
But he will be one of the greats.
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