I like sculpture because it’s unwieldy, and there is a resistance to decoration in sculpture that I like. Genres are at the service of ideas, not the other way around.
Characterized by hyperrealism and a twisted depiction of everyday objects like flowers and leftover consumer goods, Tony Matelli's sculptures often straddle the boundaries of absurdity and humor, raising broader existential questions.
The weed is a triumph and a failure at the same time. Weeds persevere; you can’t kill them. They are a celebration of unwantedness.
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Tony MatelliArrangement_593, 2023painted bronze, aluminium, stainless steel, epoxy76.2 x 61 x 33 cm
30 x 24 x 13 in -
Tony MatelliArrangement_594, 2023painted bronze, stainless steel61 x 53.3 x 33 cm
24 x 21 x 13 in -
Tony MatelliArrangement - 598, 2023Painted bronze, stainless steel, epoxy45.7 x 40.6 x 38.1 cm
18 x 16 x 15 in -
Tony MatelliArrangement - 597, 2023Painted bronze, stainless steel, epoxy42.5 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm
16 3/4 x 14 x 14 in -
Tony Matelli672, 2023painted bronze34.3 x 40.6 x 27.9 cm
13 1/2 x 16 x 11 in -
Tony Matelli671, 2023painted bronze34.3 x 40.6 x 27.9 cm
13 1/2 x 16 x 11 in -
Tony Matelli658, 2023painted bronze69.8 x 45.7 x 38.1 cm
27 1/2 x 18 x 15 in -
Tony MatelliBust (Nectarines), 2022marble and painted bronze
unique76.2 x 45.7 x 30.5 cm
30 x 18 x 12 in -
Tony MatelliBust (eggplant), 2022marble, painted bronze
unique96.5 x 66 x 40.6 cm
38 x 26 x 16 in -
Tony MatelliStanding Figure (bananas), 2022marble and painted bronze
unique215.9 x 53.3 x 53.3 cm
85 x 21 x 21 in -
Tony MatelliSeated Angel, 2022marble and painted bronze
unique155 x 119 x 76 cm
61 x 46 7/8 x 29 7/8 in -
Tony MatelliTwo Figures, 2022marble and painted bronze
unique149.9 x 162.6 x 91.4 cm
59 x 64 x 36 in -
Tony Matelli635, 2022painted bronze
unique68.6 x 22.9 x 25.4 cm
27 x 9 x 10 in
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Tony MatelliVenus (Oranges), 2022marble and painted bronze
unique154.9 x 40.6 x 50.8 cm
61 x 16 x 20 in -
Tony Matelli657, 2022painted bronze38.1 x 33 x 17.8 cm
15 x 13 x 7 in -
Tony Matelli(Made to order) Arrangement (14), 2022painted bronze, stainless steel, galvanized steel, enamel
unique50.8 x 45.7 x 45.7 cm
20 x 18 x 18 in
Pedestal dimensions: 38 x 16 x 16 in -
Tony MatelliArrangement (18), 2021painted bronze, stainless steel
unique76.2 x 71.1 x 45.7 cm
30 x 28 x 18 in
Pedestal dimensions: 38 x 36 x 20 in
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Tony MatelliArrangement (15), 2021bronze, stainless steel, aluminum, epoxy, paint71.1 x 40.6 x 30.5 cm
28 x 16 x 12 in
Pedestal dimensions: 38 x 16 x 16 in -
Tony MatelliArrangement (16), 2021bronze, stainless steel, aluminum, epoxy, paint
unique78.7 x 52.1 x 45.7 cm
31 x 20 1/2 x 18 in
Pedestal dimensions: 38 x 20 x 20 in
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Tony MatelliArrangement (17), 2021painted bronze, stainless steel73.7 x 61 x 58.4 cm
29 x 24 x 23 in
Pedestal dimensions : 38 x 20 x 20 in -
Tony MatelliHalf Buddha Two Oranges, 2020granite painted bronze
unique45.72 x 68.58 x 40.64 cm
18 x 27 x 16 in -
Tony Matelli564, 2020painted bronze
unique66 x 27.9 x 30.5 cm
26 x 11 x 12 in -
Tony Matelli565, 2020painted bronze
unique64.8 x 27.9 x 20.3 cm
25 1/2 x 11 x 8 in -
Tony Matelli539, 2020painted bronze76.2 x 27.9 x 30.5 cm
30 x 11 x 12 in -
Tony MatelliFigure (w/Strawberries), 2019concrete and painted bronze157.48 x 40.64 x 40.64 cm
62 x 16 x 16 in -
Tony MatelliLion (Fruit), 2019glass fiber reinforced concrete, marble dust, mineral pigments, stainless steel, cast urethane, paint
unique83.8 x 154.9 x 40.6 cm
33 x 61 x 16 in -
Tony MatelliLion (Pizza), 2019glass fiber reinforced concrete, marble dust, mineral pigments, stainless steel, cast urethane, paint
unique83.8 x 154.9 x 40.6 cm
33 x 61 x 16 in -
Tony MatelliYesterday 56, 2019painted bronze rub on transfers urethane beer can
unique111.76 x 40.64 x 45.72 cm
44 x 16 x 18 in -
Tony MatelliHalf Hera, 2018synthetic gypsum, steel, painted urethane
unique310 x 89 x 84 cm
122 x 35 x 33 inches
Total weight: 408 kg/900lbs
Figure weight: 227kg/500lbs
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Tony MatelliTwo Faces, 2015urethane and enamel on mirror
unique91.4 x 61 cm
36 x 24 in -
Tony MatelliTic Tac Toe, 2015urethane and enamel on mirror
unique152.4 x 243.8 cm
60 x 96 in -
Tony MatelliSleepwalker Male, 2014painted bronze170.2 x 109.2 x 66 cm
67 x 43 x 26 in
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Tony MatelliChild, 2014urethane and enamel on mirror
unique152.4 x 243.8 cm
60 x 96 in -
Tony MatelliSleepwalker Female, 2008epoxy, hair, paint, steel, underwear160 x 75 x 55 cm
63 x 29 1/2 x 21 5/8 in
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Frieze Sculpture 2023
Sleepwalker by Tony Matelli 20.09 - 29.10.2023The gallery is pleased to present Tony Matelli's iconic hypperrealist sculpture Sleepwalker (2014) at Frieze Sculpture 2023 at The Regent's Park in London, curated by Fatoş Üstek. Tony Matelli...Read more -
Timelines
Tony Matelli 19.01 - 11.02.2023 Gallery | BrusselsTimelines presents the results of Tony Matelli’s ongoing search for the magic in trompe-l’oeil realism. It features garden-store and cemetery sculptures bedecked with lifelike fruits, vegetables, and other foodstuffs as...Read more
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Tony Matelli's Sculptures Featured at Musée de Arts de Nantes Exhibition 'Hyper Sensible'
From April 7 to September 3, 2023 7.4.2023We are pleased to announce the participation of Tony Matelli in an exhibition taking places at the Museé de Arts de Nantes entitled 'Hyper Sensible'....Read more -
Tony Matelli in Brussels
By Nimrod Samoray Levi for Portfolio Magazine 4.2.2023 Read more -
Tony Matelli's 'Timelines' Review
By Hans-Maarten Post for Het Nieuwsblad 31.1.2023 Read more -
Tony Matelli: The Collision of Time
By Johan-Fréderick Hel Guedj for L'Echo 24.1.2023Venu de Brooklyn, Tony Matelli expose pour la première fois en Belgique, chez Maruani Mercier. En se mesurant à une matière factice, il pose de...Read more
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Tony Matelli a sculptor anchored in normality
Villas 21.9.2021Kunty Moureau for Villas To appreciate the work of Tony Matelli, it is important to take a step back and to forget all of...Read more -
Discover 7 Highlights from the 2021 Armory Show’s VIP Preview
Galerie Magazine 11.9.2021Here’s what not to miss at New York’s leading art fair, which is returning stronger than ever For many, The Armory Show’s 2020 VIP preview...Read more -
The Must-See Artists and Texas Players of The Armory Show, ‘New York’s Art Fair’
PaperCity 11.9.2021T wenty-seven years ago — nearly a decade before Art Basel came to American shores — a micro art fair, The Armory Show , was...Read more -
The Armory Show Review: Hey Good Lookin’
The Wall Street Journal 10.9.2021Brian P. Kelly for WSJ 'For sheer technical brilliance, the sculptures of Tony Matelli at MARUANI MERCIER can’t be beat: a vase of spring-fresh tulips,...Read more
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I see myself less as a sculptor than as an image maker
The Art Newspaper 19.5.2020Paris. On that April day when we are talking on the phone, Tony Matelli works alone in his New York studio, where he is usually...Read more -
Some of the world’s greatest artists photographed in lockdown by Maryam Eisler
LUX Magazine 12.5.2020Darius Sanai for LUX magazine LUX Contributing Editor and artist Maryam Eisler has been photographing some of the world’s greatest artists over FaceTime and WhatsApp...Read more
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Luxembourg Art Week 2023
10 - 12.11.2023Luxembourg Art Week, the international contemporary art fair in Luxembourg, each year presents a selection of international cutting-edge galleries, young emerging art galleries, institutions, and...Read more -
Frieze Masters 2023
11 - 15.10.2023The gallery is pleased to return to the distinguished Frieze Masters London, bringing with them a selection of iconic artists from nearly every decade within...Read more -
Frieze Sculpture 2023
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TEFAF 2023
11 - 19.03.2023We are pleased to return to TEFAF Maastricht with a selection of important modern and contemporary works by Pierre Alechinsky, Ross Bleckner, Chu Teh-Chun, Ron...Read more -
Art Dubai 2023
3 - 5.03.2023We are pleased to return to Art Dubai 2023 with a group of work by pioneering contemporary artists including Cornelius Annor, Ross Bleckner, Kwesi Botchway,...Read more -
BRAFA 2023
29.01 - 5.02.2023MARUANI MERCIER Gallery is pleased to return to this year's edition of BRAFA with a selection of artists reflecting their dynamic modern and contemporary program....Read more -
Art Antwerp 2022
15 - 18.12.2022We are pleased to return to Art Antwerp for its 2nd edition, bringing with us a vibrant selection of works by Cornelius Annor, Ross Bleckner,...Read more -
The Armory Show 2022
9 - 11.09.2022A cornerstone of New York's cultural landscape since its founding in 1994, The Armory Show brings the world's leading international contemporary and modern art galleries...Read more -
TEFAF Maastricht 2022
25 - 30.06.2022Established in 1988, The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) is widely regarded as the world’s preeminent organization for fine art, antiques, and design. TEFAF runs...Read more -
Art Brussels 2022
28.04 - 1.05.2022Founded in 1968, Art Brussels is one of the most renowned contemporary art fairs in Europe and a must-see in the international art calendar. This...Read more -
Art Paris 2022
6 - 10.04.2022PRIVATE OPENING Wednesday 6 April 2022, 11 am – 9 pm COLLECTORS PRE-OPENING From Thursday 7 April to Sunday 10 April 2022 , from 10...Read more -
Art Dubai 2022
9 - 13.03.2022VIP Preview Days Wednesday, March 9, 2-9 pm Thursday, March 10, 2-9 pm Public Days Friday, March 11, 2-9 pm Saturday, March 12, 2-9 pm...Read more -
Art Antwerp 2021
16 - 19.12.2021OPENING DAY Thursday 16 December 2021 Preview | 10 am – 4 pm Vernissage | 4 pm – 8 pm PUBLIC DAYS Friday 17 December...Read more -
Art Paris 2021
9 - 12.09.2021MARUANI MERCIER is honoured to present a selection of artworks from young and established artists for the occasion of the 23rd edition of Art Paris...Read more -
The Armory Show 2021
9 - 12.09.2021MARUANI MERCIER is pleased to announce a solo presentation of Tony Matelli’s Arrangements at the 2021 Armory show in New York, New York. Debuting at...Read more -
Art Brussels Week 2021
3 - 6.06.2021For the Art Brussels WEEK, galleries will be open from Thursday 3 June through Sunday 6 June from 11am to 6pm. Our gallery is excited...Read more -
FIAC 2021
Online Viewing Room 4 - 7.03.2021It's rendez-vous online! Discover a selection of historical and new works of the gallery’s most important and internationally acclaimed artists.Read more -
Tefaf Maastricht 2020
7 - 15.03.2020Established in 1988, TEFAF is widely regarded as the world’s pre-eminent fair of art and antiques. TEFAF champions the finest quality art from across the...Read more -
ARCO Madrid 2020
20.02 - 1.03.2020ARCOmadrid is the international meeting point for exchange between Europe and Latin America. The fair enjoys the distinction of having been the first fair in...Read more -
BRAFA 2020
26.01 - 2.02.2020The Brafa Art Fair, created in 1956, is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious art fairs, famous for the high quality fine art,...Read more