"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
Small Portrait on Black and Gold, 2015 45 cm x 45 cm; 63 cm x 63 cm (framed) Oil and 24kt gold leaf on canvas -
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Antony Micallef
Everybody Wants To Move to LA, 2007 100 cm x 80 cm Oil on canvas -
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Small Self Portrait in Red and Grey 1, 2017 53.5 x 47 x 15.5 cm (framed) Oil on canvas -
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Antony Micallef
Small Self Portrait in Red and Grey 2, 2017 63.5 x 53.5 x 15.5 cm (framed) Oil on canvas -
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Antony Micallef
Self Portrait in Red, 2017 133.5 x 113.5 x 17 cm (framed) 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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I'm exhibiting some work at Art Cologne 2018 this week. If anyone is in town feel free to pop by. Pu...
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I just found this photo from my last exhibition in Hong Kong. That hair transplant worked a treat.
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Super excited to be showing at Art Basel Hong Kong this year in the main fair with #pearllamgallerie...
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Repost...still an old favourite. 2009. Oil on linen
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Busy in the studio again...I’m very fond of my walls. Painting is one of the few professions where y...
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New paintings on display at the new @lazinc_ gallery in London. Oil on linen. 80 cm x 100cm
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Friday studio 📷@wallkandy
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2016 Raw intent Oil on linen #pearllamgalleries
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In Cardiff last night. #lockerroomtalk 📸@nashpot4to
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Slowly coming on 2017 Oil on French linen
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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...
Into the Archive: 5 Shows, 5 Locations
Over the years, the contemporary art world has grown and grown; with graffiti and ‘street art’ now being shown regularly...
26 September 2017
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
Lazarides are proud to announce the opening of our new flagship gallery, The Rathbone. To celebrate we are throwing a...
15 May - 25 June 2009
Group Show The Outsiders, New York
Remember Antony Micallef’s Los Angeles debut in 2007? Well, Lazarides are now coming to the big apple to showcase a...
26 September - 26 October 2008