"Art was the only thing that really made sense where other things seemed utterly confusing"
Antony Micallef describes himself as a ‘modern expressionist’, with his work examining the complex relationship with consumerism and indulgence. Micallef has made his stamp on the contemporary art world with his unique style, and he continues to influence art enthusiasts around the world today…
"When you get everything just in the right place it’s the equivalent of throwing a jigsaw puzzle into the air and every piece landing in exactly the right place when it hits the bottom"
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Antony Micallef
Rape In Times Square, 2008 142 cm x 360 cm x 6 cm Oil and ink on canvas; diptych, each half framed in a white wooden box frame under plexiglass -
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The Idol Kids of Today - Weapon Face, 2007 112 cm x 25 cm Nickel plated Bronze -
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The Idol Kids of Today - Beginning of the End, 2007 73 cm x 25 cm Nickel-plated bronze -
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Everybody Wants To Move to LA, 2007 100 cm x 80 cm Oil on canvas
Exhibitions
Antony Micallef Self
Antony Micallef unveils his new series of self-portraits. The energetic artworks comment on the ubiquitous selfie, exploring this contemporary norm in his signature style...
Antony Micallef unveils his new series of self-portraits. The energetic artworks comment on the ubiquitous selfie, exploring this contemporary norm in his signature style...
13 February - 19 March 2015
Press
Back of House Creators: Antony Micallef
We sat down with the Notting-Hill native, Antony Micallef to talk about his exhibition, disturbing kisses and the magic of London life.
Back of House, 27 Feb 2015
How I Survived Art Education and Made It Into the Art World
Antony Micallef takes over Huffington Post's blog to discuss his solo exhibition and growing up in a 'cultural draught'.
Huffington Post, 27 Feb 2015
Selfie Backlash: Antony Micallef Paints Himself, Viciously
In the era of the selfie, everyone’s trying to capture his or her own image...
Artsy, 13 Feb 2015
Inspiration Interview: Antony Micallef
Antony Micallef is one of the finest painters in the land right now and that’s a fact.
Le Cool, 12 Feb 2015
Pop Idol painting of Jesus fails to get Transport for London's vote
Artist Antony Micallef describes decision not to display his work Kill Your Idol on London tube station posters as censorship.
The Guardian, 28 Mar 2014
My Space - Antony Micallef
The artist Antony Micallef shows us his living room in Notting Hill, converted from his former studio.
The Telegraph, 16 Feb 2014
Antony Micallef: Happy Deep Inside My Heart
The lauded UK artist is back with a brand new exhibition examining the contradictory love/hate relationship we have with consumerism.
Chantelle Symester, Dazed & Confused, 8 Sep 2011
Antony Micallef - Happy Deep Inside My Heart
Antony Micallef’s riotous paintings are a gleeful attack on consumerism – and they’re selling like hot cakes, says Andrew Perry.
Andrew Perry, Telegraph, 21 Aug 2011
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The last few days to catch the Reportrait exhibition at Nottingham Museum. Including other artists s...
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(Moody artist) Reportrait. Nottingham castle museum 📷@wallkandy @trisaver @nottinghamcastle
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Reportrait at Nottingham Castle museum. The museum was the first municipal art gallery outside Londo...
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I was in the BBC today talking about how I play with my crayons and why I think Picasso's creativity...
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From 2009
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Excited to have shown in Korea for my first time. Art Busan 2017 with @pearllamgalleries
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Tuesday.
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Self portrait after Van Dyck. Oil with beeswax on linen. I know I've posted images of this before b...
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Showing at Art Brussels with Pearl Lam Galleries.
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Friday sessions...today's crayon attempt
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Excited to be showing in Hong Kong this week for Art Basel. Art Basel Hong Kong Pearl Lam Galleries...
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A huge warm thank you to @hungermagazine for the six page interview in their latest issue. The grea...
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Really pleased to have an essay written on my work by Paul Moorhouse. Head of 20th Century Collectio...
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'On International Women's Day, join me in honoring the critical role of women here in America & arou...
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From 2009. Oil on linen.
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Detail. Oil on linen. 2015
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See also
Antony Micallef's Website
Why not check out the artist's official website for more news on what they are up to? Or you can scroll across to view videos, press articles, related exhibitions and more...
Group show Still Here, A Decade Of Lazarides
In February 2016, Lazarides will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a group exhibition from the gallery's most celebrated and pioneering...
12 February - 24 March 2016
Back of House Creators: Antony Micallef
We sat down with the Notting-Hill native, Antony Micallef to talk about his exhibition, disturbing kisses and the magic of London life.
Back of House, 27 Feb 2015
How I Survived Art Education and Made It Into the Art World
Antony Micallef takes over Huffington Post's blog to discuss his solo exhibition and growing up in a 'cultural draught'.
Huffington Post, 27 Feb 2015
Antony Micallef Self
Lazarides Rathbone is pleased to present a major new body of meditative self-portraits by Antony Micallef entitled Self. In an...
13 February - 19 March 2015
Selfie Backlash: Antony Micallef Paints Himself, Viciously
In the era of the selfie, everyone’s trying to capture his or her own image...
Artsy, 13 Feb 2015
Inspiration Interview: Antony Micallef
Antony Micallef is one of the finest painters in the land right now and that’s a fact.
Le Cool, 12 Feb 2015
Pop Idol painting of Jesus fails to get Transport for London's vote
Artist Antony Micallef describes decision not to display his work Kill Your Idol on London tube station posters as censorship.
The Guardian, 28 Mar 2014
My Space - Antony Micallef
The artist Antony Micallef shows us his living room in Notting Hill, converted from his former studio.
The Telegraph, 16 Feb 2014
Group show BRUTAL
'A BRUTAL show in a beautiful building for brutal times' – Steve Lazarides Lazarides are excited to announce BRUTAL, our...
15 - 27 October 2013
Group show Bedlam
'Bedlam over the years has become synonymous with madness, chaos and pandemonium, it seemed like the perfect theme for a...
9 - 21 October 2012
Group show The Minotaur
We are delighted to announce our return to The Old Vic Tunnels this year from 10th until 25th October. Countering...
11 - 25 October 2011
Antony Micallef: Happy Deep Inside My Heart
The lauded UK artist is back with a brand new exhibition examining the contradictory love/hate relationship we have with consumerism.
Chantelle Symester, Dazed & Confused, 8 Sep 2011
Antony Micallef - Happy Deep Inside My Heart
Antony Micallef’s riotous paintings are a gleeful attack on consumerism – and they’re selling like hot cakes, says Andrew Perry.
Andrew Perry, Telegraph, 21 Aug 2011
Group show Hell's Half Acre
Launching the 12th October, Lazarides in collaboration with The Old Vic Tunnels invites you to our newest off-site exhibition, Hell's...
12 - 17 October 2010
Group show Grow Up
We are delighted to open our new gallery on Rathbone Place with Grow Up. The first exhibition will be the...
15 May - 25 June 2009