LAZARIDES
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by LAZARIDES on Feb 4, 2015 13:15:34 GMT 1,
Lazarides Rathbone is proud to present 'Self', a major new body of meditative self-portraits by Antony Micallef.
In an era when the selfie is ubiquitous, Micallef's long-awaited solo return unveils a series of energetic self-portraits on canvas and paper, presenting the ultimate commentary on this contemporary norm.
Self highlights a departure in style and language from the artist's earlier series Impure Idols (2007), Becoming Animal (2009) and Happy Deep Inside My Heart (2011). Stripping away the excess prevalent in this earlier work, Micallef has parted ways with the colourful pop language that dominated these previous series in exchange for a set of self-scrutinizing works that turns the looking glass upon himself and his medium.
The paradoxical notion that the self can be uncovered through the most narcissistic of gestures is explored through his relationship with the paint. The self-analytical dialogue is enacted through mark-making, the artist's hands and brush carefully constructing layer by layer in a vicious attack of the canvas. Set against Rembrandt-like backdrops of pastel and colourfully marbled hues, thick brushstrokes overlap, bleed and fuse into one another constituting a unique and authentic persona.
Antony Micallef's ultimate self-portrait, Self subverts the selfie paradox and presents a wiser artist in deep reflection.
Lazarides Rathbone is proud to present 'Self', a major new body of meditative self-portraits by Antony Micallef.
In an era when the selfie is ubiquitous, Micallef's long-awaited solo return unveils a series of energetic self-portraits on canvas and paper, presenting the ultimate commentary on this contemporary norm.
Self highlights a departure in style and language from the artist's earlier series Impure Idols (2007), Becoming Animal (2009) and Happy Deep Inside My Heart (2011). Stripping away the excess prevalent in this earlier work, Micallef has parted ways with the colourful pop language that dominated these previous series in exchange for a set of self-scrutinizing works that turns the looking glass upon himself and his medium.
The paradoxical notion that the self can be uncovered through the most narcissistic of gestures is explored through his relationship with the paint. The self-analytical dialogue is enacted through mark-making, the artist's hands and brush carefully constructing layer by layer in a vicious attack of the canvas. Set against Rembrandt-like backdrops of pastel and colourfully marbled hues, thick brushstrokes overlap, bleed and fuse into one another constituting a unique and authentic persona.
Antony Micallef's ultimate self-portrait, Self subverts the selfie paradox and presents a wiser artist in deep reflection.
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adewilliams
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by adewilliams on Feb 4, 2015 13:17:51 GMT 1, looks like he's had a hard life
looks like he's had a hard life
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iamzero
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by iamzero on Feb 4, 2015 13:19:47 GMT 1, Looking at that one he's hit the back of a bus on his bike.
Looking at that one he's hit the back of a bus on his bike.
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atom
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by atom on Feb 4, 2015 13:53:19 GMT 1, Big fan of Micallef. Great to see him mixing it up.
Big fan of Micallef. Great to see him mixing it up.
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Stoko
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by Stoko on Feb 4, 2015 19:08:19 GMT 1, Me too: probably in my top ten artists. May get off my arse and drag out the horse and cart to get darrrn sarrf for this.
Me too: probably in my top ten artists. May get off my arse and drag out the horse and cart to get darrrn sarrf for this.
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by My Name is Frank on Feb 4, 2015 19:54:57 GMT 1, This will be the first show I've been to in years, very exciting to see this
This will be the first show I've been to in years, very exciting to see this
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Winter
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by Winter on Feb 4, 2015 20:17:06 GMT 1, Think I'll be heading to this next week
Think I'll be heading to this next week
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dotdot
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by dotdot on Feb 4, 2015 20:43:07 GMT 1, I'll be up there as well ... when it's quiet...hopefully
I'll be up there as well ... when it's quiet...hopefully
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thesewalls
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by thesewalls on Feb 5, 2015 6:16:58 GMT 1, Wish I could go to this. Always love exploring the deep, dark twists and turns of his brain...in two dimensions...
Wish I could go to this. Always love exploring the deep, dark twists and turns of his brain...in two dimensions...
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annar50
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by annar50 on Feb 5, 2015 10:34:11 GMT 1, Anyone got the PDF for the show ..
Breath of fresh air .. Compared to all the rubbish that's been around .. Borondo needs to take a hard look at this show ..
what he's producing is , "sloppy school kid GCSE work " at very expensive prices .. With mugs falling over themselves buyin it
Anyone got the PDF for the show ..
Breath of fresh air .. Compared to all the rubbish that's been around .. Borondo needs to take a hard look at this show ..
what he's producing is , "sloppy school kid GCSE work " at very expensive prices .. With mugs falling over themselves buyin it
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holden
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by holden on Feb 5, 2015 10:38:26 GMT 1, very nice, has a touch of the kwangho's about it
would love to see more pics please
very nice, has a touch of the kwangho's about it
would love to see more pics please
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alittle
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by alittle on Feb 5, 2015 11:55:57 GMT 1, Would love to see the PDF if anyone could forward to me.
Would love to see the PDF if anyone could forward to me.
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Ruggs
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by Ruggs on Feb 5, 2015 11:59:42 GMT 1, Looks like on the 13th it'll be Dran in the morning and Micallef in the afternoon.
Looks like on the 13th it'll be Dran in the morning and Micallef in the afternoon.
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Martin M
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by Martin M on Feb 5, 2015 13:28:55 GMT 1, Looking forward to the show as well. Talented Artist and nice bloke to boot. Heard the new stuff is looking great. PDF is imminent.
Looking forward to the show as well. Talented Artist and nice bloke to boot. Heard the new stuff is looking great. PDF is imminent.
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LAZARIDES
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by LAZARIDES on Feb 5, 2015 15:27:22 GMT 1,
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connecta1
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by connecta1 on Feb 5, 2015 15:47:58 GMT 1, ..PDF anyone?
..PDF anyone?
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Hubble Bubble
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by Hubble Bubble on Feb 5, 2015 16:18:37 GMT 1, OGs ยฃ35k - ยฃ45k
OGs ยฃ35k - ยฃ45k
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by Deleted on Feb 5, 2015 21:00:48 GMT 1, Love Micallef, new works sound lovely.
Love Micallef, new works sound lovely.
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Hubble Bubble
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by Hubble Bubble on Feb 5, 2015 21:15:04 GMT 1, Wrong, they're ยฃ10k to ยฃ45k.
True say.
I wasnt counting the monochrome studies/drawings. I was referring to the pieces used in the publicity materials. But I may have misread?
Wrong, they're ยฃ10k to ยฃ45k. True say. I wasnt counting the monochrome studies/drawings. I was referring to the pieces used in the publicity materials. But I may have misread? |
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Dungle
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by Dungle on Feb 6, 2015 7:12:36 GMT 1, Does anyone have the PDF please?
Does anyone have the PDF please?
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loss1emouth
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by loss1emouth on Feb 6, 2015 14:41:12 GMT 1, wow - this work is utterly mesmerising (my opinion of course)
wow - this work is utterly mesmerising (my opinion of course)
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Ruggs
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by Ruggs on Feb 6, 2015 14:43:30 GMT 1, Screenprint just in time for Valentine's?
Screenprint just in time for Valentine's? |
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minibear
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by minibear on Feb 6, 2015 17:30:08 GMT 1, wow - this work is utterly mesmerising (my opinion of course)
wow - this work is utterly mesmerising (my opinion of course) same for me please, if anyone has a PDF to share. |
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gilsteph
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by gilsteph on Feb 6, 2015 17:33:04 GMT 1, wow - this work is utterly mesmerising (my opinion of course) same for me please, if anyone has a PDF to share.
wow - this work is utterly mesmerising (my opinion of course) same for me please, if anyone has a PDF to share. PDF for me too please! Not to buy....just to drool over and wish I was rich! |
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Hubble Bubble
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by Hubble Bubble on Feb 6, 2015 17:33:40 GMT 1, I think the sketches are a bit 'meh'โฆ I think the work in oils is bang on. But soooo expensive...
I think the sketches are a bit 'meh'โฆ I think the work in oils is bang on. But soooo expensive...
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The Origin
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by The Origin on Feb 6, 2015 17:51:06 GMT 1, After the PDF too if anyone could help by PMing me? Cheers!
After the PDF too if anyone could help by PMing me? Cheers!
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Dungle
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by Dungle on Feb 6, 2015 17:52:21 GMT 1, I like the pieces, but the prices to me seem to be eye wateringly high.
I like the pieces, but the prices to me seem to be eye wateringly high.
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disdig1
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by disdig1 on Feb 6, 2015 18:19:32 GMT 1, I thought the same dungle but looks like half the show is sold/on hold already so good for him.
I thought the same dungle but looks like half the show is sold/on hold already so good for him.
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Hubble Bubble
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by Hubble Bubble on Feb 6, 2015 18:35:23 GMT 1, Everyone trying to foresee the next Bacon...
Everyone trying to foresee the next Bacon...
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Dungle
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Antony Micallef | Self | Lazarides Rathbone, by Dungle on Feb 6, 2015 20:13:01 GMT 1, I like the pieces, but the prices to me seem to be eye wateringly high. Micallef's been painting full time for 15 years. This is his 7th solo exhibition. He's also exhibited at Tate Britain, The Royal Academy, The National Portrait gallery, and the ICA, and his works feature in major private collections around the world. We ain't talking Borondo* here!  *No disrespect to said artist.
I'm well aware of his background. But in my eyes they are pricey.just an opinion, not slating the artist! And certainly not comparing him to Borondo.
I like the pieces, but the prices to me seem to be eye wateringly high. Micallef's been painting full time for 15 years. This is his 7th solo exhibition. He's also exhibited at Tate Britain, The Royal Academy, The National Portrait gallery, and the ICA, and his works feature in major private collections around the world. We ain't talking Borondo* here! *No disrespect to said artist. I'm well aware of his background. But in my eyes they are pricey.just an opinion, not slating the artist! And certainly not comparing him to Borondo. |
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