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Anthony Mastromatteo"Monoculture" hyperrealist oil painting of Maurizio Cattelan
s bananas2025
2025
$22,000
£16,785.46
€19,108.92
CA$30,921.24
A$33,989.98
CHF 17,844.58
MX$404,165.29
NOK 229,164.93
SEK 208,744.49
DKK 142,774.28
About the Item
"Monoculture" is an oil painting by Contemporary American artist, Anthony Mastromatteo; poking fun at the infamous banana duct taped to the wall, aka "Comedian" by Maurizio Cattelan, which caused the entire world to collectively gast when it sold for $6.2 million at Sothebys Auction in 2024.
Mastromatteo uses his incredible ability to meticulously paint objects so hyper-real, a viewer wouldn't believe its a 2-dimensional painting. An audacious move, to recreate an artwork whos rights belong to a billionare, not only once, but three times. However, Rene Magritte has taught us art-viewers that a painting of an object cannot be classified as that object, with his 1929 painting "The Treachery of Images" a painting of a smoking pop inscribed "Ceci n'est pas une pipe" or "this is not a pipe".
Monoculture is a statement on individuality, absurdity, and widespread acceptance. This painting is humorous, though provoking and certainly a conversation starter.
Signed on verso, stretcher bar, in black marker (see pictured)
This painting is unframed.
The arts have been an integral part of Anthony Mastromatteo’s life for over 25 years. A Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Princeton University in 1992 led to a five year position at Christie’s auction house in New York City in the American Paintings, 19th Century Paintings and Maritime Paintings and Objects departments. As his exposure to the art world expanded he began studying the practice of art after work at the Art Student’s League in New York City. In 1997 he made the transition to full-time art study at the Water Street Atelier, a school of art practice based on the methodology of the French Academy and the French atelier system of the 18th and 19th centuries, under the tutelage of Jacob Collins. In 2002 he finished his studies and made the transition to working as a professional artist. He has worked solely as an artist since that time. He currently has representation with galleries in New York City, Los Angeles and Cleveland.
- Creator:Anthony Mastromatteo (1970, American)
- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Sag Harbor, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: MAS-0074411stDibs: LU389316764772
Anthony Mastromatteo
The arts have been an integral part of Anthony Mastromatteo’s life for over 25 years. A Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Princeton University in 1992 led to a five year position at Christie’s auction house in New York City in the American Paintings, 19th Century Paintings and Maritime Paintings and Objects departments. As his exposure to the art world expanded he began studying the practice of art after work at the Art Student’s League in New York City. In 1997 he made the transition to full-time art study at the Water Street Atelier, a school of art practice based on the methodology of the French Academy and the French atelier system of the 18th and 19th centuries, under the tutelage of Jacob Collins. In 2002 he finished his studies and made the transition to working as a professional artist. He has worked solely as an artist since that time. He currently has representation with galleries in New York City, Los Angeles and Cleveland. Anthony currently resides with his wife and daughter, Stella and Alba, in Akron, Ohio.
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