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FABIO CUMAN (New Italian Figuration). "Warrior," 2011 - Oil on canvas, 80x40x4 cm
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Fabio Cuman (Varese, 1972) is a distinctive figure in the Italian contemporary art scene, known for a style that blends figurative expressionism and neo-primitivist influences. His style falls within the "New Figuration" movement, characterized by a strong exploration of materials and an aesthetic reminiscent of tribal art and urban graffiti.
The 2011 period, the year in which "Warrior" was executed, represents the full maturity of the "Army of Ashes" cycle, in which Cuman explores the theme of the human figure as an archaic and armored entity, suspended in post-atomic or desert landscapes, evoking a reflection on human endurance over time.
The painting is an excellent example of the artist's poetics:
1) Material Technique: The greatest merit lies in the use of relief. The lines that define the warrior create a three-dimensional grid that captures the light, transforming the painting into an almost sculptural object.
2) Chromatic Quality: The choice of earthy and rusty tones, contrasted with purplish hues in the background, gives the "Warrior" an above-average atmospheric depth. It is not a flat figure, but a character immersed in a narrative space rich with micro-marks and graffiti.
3) Documentation and Authenticity: A highly detailed back (signatures, titles, handwritten measurements), the two photographic Authentication Certificates, and the Certificate of Provenance and Authenticity "secure" the value of the painting, making it a safe investment for a collector.
This impeccably preserved work condenses the strength of the ancient warrior with the restlessness of the modern man.
- Signature on the front
- Signature, title, dating and measurements on the back
- N. 2 Authentications by the Artist on photography
- Certificate of Origin and Authenticity
- Perfect condition
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Fabio Cuman (Varese, 1972) is a distinctive figure in the Italian contemporary art scene, known for a style that blends figurative expressionism and neo-primitivist influences. His style falls within the "New Figuration" movement, characterized by a strong exploration of materials and an aesthetic reminiscent of tribal art and urban graffiti.
The 2011 period, the year in which "Warrior" was executed, represents the full maturity of the "Army of Ashes" cycle, in which Cuman explores the theme of the human figure as an archaic and armored entity, suspended in post-atomic or desert landscapes, evoking a reflection on human endurance over time.
The painting is an excellent example of the artist's poetics:
1) Material Technique: The greatest merit lies in the use of relief. The lines that define the warrior create a three-dimensional grid that captures the light, transforming the painting into an almost sculptural object.
2) Chromatic Quality: The choice of earthy and rusty tones, contrasted with purplish hues in the background, gives the "Warrior" an above-average atmospheric depth. It is not a flat figure, but a character immersed in a narrative space rich with micro-marks and graffiti.
3) Documentation and Authenticity: A highly detailed back (signatures, titles, handwritten measurements), the two photographic Authentication Certificates, and the Certificate of Provenance and Authenticity "secure" the value of the painting, making it a safe investment for a collector.
This impeccably preserved work condenses the strength of the ancient warrior with the restlessness of the modern man.
- Signature on the front
- Signature, title, date, and measurements on the back
- 2 Artist's Certificates on photographs
- Certificate of Provenance and Authenticity
- Perfect condition
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ConditionExcellentColorsGold, Brown, Red, Taupe, Creme, YellowMaterialCanvasNumber of items1Height80 cmWidth40 cm
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Private sellerMonza, ItalyOn Whoppah since March 2026 • 0 sales