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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

Robert Frank (1924 - 2019)
Robert Frank
1924 - 2019
Ivan Meštrović (1883 - 1962)
Ivan Meštrović
1883 - 1962
Auguste Bachelin (1830 - 1890)
Auguste Bachelin
1830 - 1890
Eduard Gubler (1891 - 1971)
Eduard Gubler
1891 - 1971
Alexej von Jawlensky (1864 - 1941)
Alexej von Jawlensky
1864 - 1941
Werner Friedrich Kunz (1896 - 1981)
Werner Friedrich Kunz
1896 - 1981
Tsugouharu Foujita (1886 - 1968)
Tsugouharu Foujita
1886 - 1968
Johann Jakob Frey (1813 - 1865)
Johann Jakob Frey
1813 - 1865
Benjamin Vautier (1829 - 1898)
Benjamin Vautier
1829 - 1898
Giuseppe Rusconi (1688 - 1758)
Giuseppe Rusconi
1688 - 1758
Yves Scherer (1987)
Yves Scherer
1987
Ottilie Roederstein (1859 - 1937)
Ottilie Roederstein
1859 - 1937
André Thomkins (1930 - 1985)
André Thomkins
1930 - 1985
Friedrich Eduard Traffelet (1897 - 1954)
Friedrich Eduard Traffelet
1897 - 1954
Luciano Castelli (1951)
Luciano Castelli
1951
Barthélemy Menn (1815 - 1893)
Barthélemy Menn
1815 - 1893

Creators Contemporary art

Willy Eisenschitz (1889 - 1974)
Willy Eisenschitz
1889 - 1974
Elena Petrovna Skuin (1908 - 1986)
Elena Petrovna Skuin
1908 - 1986
Fritz Kohlstädt (1921 - 2000)
Fritz Kohlstädt
1921 - 2000
Terence Carr (1952)
Terence Carr
1952
Hans Ginter (1944)
Hans Ginter
1944
Giovanni Schoeman (1940 - 1981)
Giovanni Schoeman
1940 - 1981
Maurice Brianchon (1899 - 1979)
Maurice Brianchon
1899 - 1979
Ernst Iosifovich Neizvestny (1925 - 2016)
Ernst Iosifovich Neizvestny
1925 - 2016
Kurt Regschek (1923 - 2005)
Kurt Regschek
1923 - 2005
Romane Holderried-Kaesdorf (1922 - 2007)
Romane Holderried-Kaesdorf
1922 - 2007
Achille Castiglioni (1918 - 2002)
Achille Castiglioni
1918 - 2002
Olaf Faustmann (1954)
Olaf Faustmann
1954
Jean LurçatI (1892 - 1966)
Jean LurçatI
1892 - 1966
Tsou Choi Tsang (1921 - 2007)
Tsou Choi Tsang
1921 - 2007
Thomas Ranft (1945)
Thomas Ranft
1945
Ezio Pastorio (1911 - 2006)
Ezio Pastorio
1911 - 2006
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