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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

Hermann Hesse (1877 - 1962)
Hermann Hesse
1877 - 1962
Hermann Scherer (1893 - 1927)
Hermann Scherer
1893 - 1927
Irene Zurkinden (1909 - 1987)
Irene Zurkinden
1909 - 1987
Jean Crotti (1878 - 1958)
Jean Crotti
1878 - 1958
Walter Grab (1927 - 1989)
Walter Grab
1927 - 1989
Hans Potthof (1911 - 2003)
Hans Potthof
1911 - 2003
Solomon Gessner (1730 - 1788)
Solomon Gessner
1730 - 1788
Johannes Hüppi (1965)
Johannes Hüppi
1965
Gottlieb Soland (1928 - 2011)
Gottlieb Soland
1928 - 2011
Nico Krebs (1979)
Nico Krebs
1979
Francois Gos (1880 - 1975)
Francois Gos
1880 - 1975
Johannes Itten (1888 - 1967)
Johannes Itten
1888 - 1967
Heinrich Altherr (1878 - 1947)
Heinrich Altherr
1878 - 1947
Johann Ludwig Aberly (1723 - 1786)
Johann Ludwig Aberly
1723 - 1786
Silvio Mattioli (1929 - 2011)
Silvio Mattioli
1929 - 2011
Georg Anton Gangyner (1807 - 1876)
Georg Anton Gangyner
1807 - 1876

Creators Contemporary art

Yuri Berngardovich Kafengauz (1929 - 2008)
Yuri Berngardovich Kafengauz
1929 - 2008
Bronisława Wilimowska (1919 - 2004)
Bronisława Wilimowska
1919 - 2004
Jacques Levy (1935 - 2004)
Jacques Levy
1935 - 2004
Friedrich G. Einhoff (1901 - 1988)
Friedrich G. Einhoff
1901 - 1988
Michael Heckert (1950)
Michael Heckert
1950
Mihri Myushfik Hanym (1886 - 1954)
Mihri Myushfik Hanym
1886 - 1954
Andrej Ajdic (1937 - 2022)
Andrej Ajdic
1937 - 2022
Gregory Gillespie (1936 - 2000)
Gregory Gillespie
1936 - 2000
Sarah Lucas (1962)
Sarah Lucas
1962
Peer Veneman (1952)
Peer Veneman
1952
Tamayo Reynerio (1968)
Tamayo Reynerio
1968
Mario Raciti (1939)
Mario Raciti
1939
Dieter Asmus (1939)
Dieter Asmus
1939
Daniel Drouin (1937)
Daniel Drouin
1937
Luciana Pignatelli (1935 - 2008)
Luciana Pignatelli
1935 - 2008
Fred Smoolenaers (1951)
Fred Smoolenaers
1951