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Thomas Huber

Thomas Huber is a Swiss contemporary artist renowned for his ability to weave metaphysical narratives and architectural elements into his figurative paintings. Thomas Huber has cultivated a unique artistic language that explores the relationship between space, reality, and perception through a blend of surreal scenarios and precise perspective​​.

Thomas Huber's work is characterized by its introspective quality, often described as "paintings about paintings," reflecting on the nature of art itself. His style, marked by clean lines and a cool, detached aesthetic, uses architecture and space to question the boundaries between illusion and reality. This approach has led to a body of work that is both ironic and timeless, inviting viewers into a fantasy world constructed from complex symbols and contradictory elements​​.

Throughout his career, Huber has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Prix Meret Oppenheim in 2013 and the Art Prize of the Heitland Foundation in 2005. His works are part of significant collections in both Germany and France, and he has been featured in solo and group exhibitions worldwide​​​​.

One of Thomas Huber's recent exhibitions, "Lago Maggiore" at MASI Lugano, showcases a series of large-scale paintings and watercolors inspired by the breathtaking views of Lake Maggiore. This body of work represents a pictorial homecoming for Huber, reflecting a shift in his artistic focus towards nature and the landscapes of his youth. The exhibition not only highlights Huber's transition from architectural to natural themes but also maintains his signature exploration of the imaginary and real through meticulous composition and atmospheric depth​​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Thomas Huber's oeuvre offers a rich exploration of the intersections between art, architecture, and the metaphysical. His ability to challenge and redefine perceptions of reality through his work makes him a significant figure in contemporary art.

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Date and place of birt:14 july 1955, Zurich, Switzerland
Nationality:Switzerland
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art style:Metaphysical painting, Contemporary art

Creators Switzerland

Enrico Marini (1969)
Enrico Marini
1969
Giuseppe Rusconi (1688 - 1758)
Giuseppe Rusconi
1688 - 1758
Gabriel Ludwig Lori I (1763 - 1840)
Gabriel Ludwig Lori I
1763 - 1840
Alfred Edward Chalon (1780 - 1860)
Alfred Edward Chalon
1780 - 1860
Burkhard Mangold (1873 - 1950)
Burkhard Mangold
1873 - 1950
Daniele Buetti (1955)
Daniele Buetti
1955
Luigi Rossi (1852 - 1923)
Luigi Rossi
1852 - 1923
 Coghuf (1905 - 1976)
Coghuf
1905 - 1976
Thomas Hirschhorn (1957)
Thomas Hirschhorn
1957
Henry Roulet (1915 - 1995)
Henry Roulet
1915 - 1995
Peter Birmann (1758 - 1844)
Peter Birmann
1758 - 1844
Mario Botta (1943)
Mario Botta
1943
Edward Quinn (1920 - 1997)
Edward Quinn
1920 - 1997
Paul Virchaux (1862 - 1930)
Paul Virchaux
1862 - 1930
Karl Schlesinger (1825 - 1893)
Karl Schlesinger
1825 - 1893
Andreas Walser (1908 - 1930)
Andreas Walser
1908 - 1930

Creators Contemporary art

Feliks Vasil'evich Volosenkov (1944)
Feliks Vasil'evich Volosenkov
1944
Peter Reichenberger (1945 - 2004)
Peter Reichenberger
1945 - 2004
Chaim Gross (1904 - 1991)
Chaim Gross
1904 - 1991
Ernest Rudolfovich Kontratovich (1912 - 2009)
Ernest Rudolfovich Kontratovich
1912 - 2009
Derek Boshier (1937)
Derek Boshier
1937
Yury Ivanovich Dyshlenko (1936 - 1995)
Yury Ivanovich Dyshlenko
1936 - 1995
Gabor Torok (1952)
Gabor Torok
1952
Saadi Al-Kaabi (1937)
Saadi Al-Kaabi
1937
Philip Evergood (1901 - 1973)
Philip Evergood
1901 - 1973
Erin Hanson (1981)
Erin Hanson
1981
Hussein Madi (1938 - 2024)
Hussein Madi
1938 - 2024
Minas Karapetovich Avetisyan (1928 - 1975)
Minas Karapetovich Avetisyan
1928 - 1975
Uwe Lindau (1950 - 2022)
Uwe Lindau
1950 - 2022
José Parlá (1973)
José Parlá
1973
Avinash Chandra (1931 - 1991)
Avinash Chandra
1931 - 1991
Peter Herrmann (1937)
Peter Herrmann
1937