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18/08/2024

playful reinterpretation of , titled Venus di Meritte humorously transports the into the age. Known for his eclectic career and passion for images, Meritte infuses this piece with humor and cultural commentary. In this series installment, Botticelli’s is depicted taking a mirror , with her phone pointed directly at the viewer. The cheeky title, Venus di Meritte suggests a playful veneration of the himself, adding a layer of modern irony to the scene. By blending the of Venus with a twist, Meritte invites viewers to reflect on how reshapes our engagement with and beauty.

Firmly rooted in the art scene, Meritte’s work echoes the rebellious spirit of and , which often use humor and satire to critique modern society. By reimagining Botticelli’s Venus in a context that speaks to today’s selfie culture, Meritte disrupts the art experience, making it more accessible and relatable. This fusion of and contemporary not only showcases Meritte’s talent for blending different influences but also underscores his ability to provoke thought and laughter simultaneously. Venus di Meritte exemplifies how Meritte, like street , uses his work to challenge viewers, urging them to rethink the intersections of art, technology, and everyday life.
Title
Venus di Meritte
Year
2024
Classification
Unique
Medium Type
Photography
Medium/Materials
Digital photograph print on aluminum mounted on dibond
Dimensions
15 7/10 × 15 7/10 in
40 × 40 cm
Availability
For sale
Price
3950 EUR
Provenance
Originally acquired by Borgia, Inc. Published by Galleries Borgia and Artist Bruce Meritte ©️ artPhone
Signature
Signed and dated on the verso by the artist.
Exhibition History
artPhone x Galleries Borgia + Bruce Meritte for Artsy
Venus di Meritte:

18/08/2024

“Call Me, Mona” is a striking work of by . In this piece, the is depicted holding a , showcasing a and fusion of the with . Through the use of cutting-edge , Meritte has seamlessly integrated the two elements, creating a thought-provoking commentary on the intersection of and contemporary society. The of the Mona Lisa engaging with a cell phone prompts viewers to reconsider the ways in which we interact with and are influenced by in the age. Overall, “Call Me, Mona” offers a fresh and inventive interpretation of one of art history’s most recognizable figures Title
Call Me Mona
Year
2024
Classification
Unique
Medium Type
Photography
Medium/Materials
Digital photograph print on aluminum mounted on dibond
Dimensions
19 7/10 × 19 7/10 in
50 × 50 cm
Availability
For sale
Price
4950 EUR
Provenance
Originally acquired by Borgia, Inc. Published by Galleries Borgia and Artist Bruce Meritte ©️ artPhone
Signature
Signed and Dated on the verso by the artist
Exhibition History
artPhone x Galleries Borgia + Bruce Meritte for Artsy

18/08/2024

“Cherub Chatroom” from his series humorously brings into the age, where figures engage in what seems like a spirited online chat session. Known for his background in nightlife and artistic exploration, Meritte infuses this piece with his signature blend of irreverence and cultural commentary.

In “Cherub Chatroom,” Raphael’s cherubs, traditionally depicted in art as celestial messengers, are now depicted gossiping and exchanging messages on smartphones, each scene a nod to the drama and dynamics of modern-day online interactions. Meritte cleverly maintains Raphael’s style while adding a twist, inviting viewers to reconsider these timeless figures in a lighthearted and accessible context. This not only highlights Meritte’s knack for blending with themes but also underscores the enduring relevance of art in reflecting societal changes and advancements.

Within the context of contemporary art, influenced by the disruptive nature of and , Meritte’s work stands as a playful yet thought-provoking example of cultural remixing. Much like street artists reclaim public spaces, Meritte playfully appropriates art history to spark about how shapes human connections today. “Cherub Chatroom” challenges viewers to reflect on the intersection of art, technology, and human interaction, bridging the gap between past and present with a touch of whimsy and wit. Through his unique lens, Meritte invites us to laugh, ponder, and perhaps see these cherubs not just as heavenly beings, but as playful navigating the digital realm of contemporary existence. Title
Cherub Chatroom
Year
2024
Classification
Unique
Medium Type
Photography
Medium/Materials
Digital photograph print on aluminum mounted on dibond
Dimensions
19 7/10 × 19 7/10 in
50 × 50 cm
Availability
For sale
Price
4950 EUR

20/04/2024

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18/04/2024

18/04/2024

We are slowing down this weekend and making sure to stop and smell the roses 🌹
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Workshop of François Boucher (French, 1703–1770), Girl with Roses, 1760s. Oil on canvas, 21 1/2 x 16 3/4 in. (54.6 x 42.5 cm). The Frick Collection, New York

18/04/2024

18/04/2024

Il 1452 nasceva , celebrato come uno dei geni più versatili e poliedrici della storia fin dai suoi contemporanei. Giorgio Vasari, a metà del ‘500, così scrisse di lui nelle sue Vite: “Grandissimi doni si veggono piovere da gli influssi celesti ne’corpi umani molte volte naturalmente; e sopra naturali talvolta strabocchevolmente accozzarsi in un corpo solo bellezza, grazia e virtù, in una maniera che dovunque si volge quel tale, ciascuna sua azzione è tanto divina… Questo lo videro gli uomini in Lionardo da Vinci, nel quale oltra la bellezza del corpo, non lodata mai a bastanza, era la grazia più che infinita in qualunque sua azzione; e tanta e sì fatta poi la virtù, che dovunque lo animo volse nelle cose difficili, con facilità le rendeva assolute. La forza in lui fu molta e congiunta con la destrezza, l’animo e’l valore sempre regio e magnanimo. E la fama del suo nome tanto s’allargò, che non solo nel suo tempo fu tenuto in pregio, ma pervenne ancora molto più ne’posteri dopo la morte sua. E veramente il cielo ci manda talora alcuni che non rappresentano la umanità sola, ma la divinità istessa, acciò da quella come da modello, imitandolo, possiamo accostarci con l’animo e con l’eccellenzia dell’intelletto alle parti somme del cielo.”

09/04/2024

Spazio Amato

07/04/2024

06/04/2024

The Art of Collecting

Introducing the second episode of The Art of Collecting - your new favorite podcast! In this episode, we continue to explore the world of fine art with the artist Bruce Meritte (www.brucemeritte.com) the Paris contemporary street
artist and legendarily perfect Madman artist Bruce Meritte. Paris and the art and artists of the city are simply put: the fairest of them all. Paris and the 40 year career of Bruce Meritte stand as evidence of a burgeoning development of the avant garde once again in the Modern city iconic- Paris or Nothing. The Art of Bruce Meritte is Exclusively Available on Artsy () Borgia, Inc. ()

Rosa Lena Reed Robinson CEO of Borgia, Inc. Art Acquisition and Advisory ( www.borgiainc.com) featuring the artist BRUCE MERITTE WORLDWIDE. United in glory; the Haute list is so HAUTE this month we have to hustle to catch a flight ! The Haute List #2 features the world famous Chinese Supermodel Mao Xiao Xing the young legend Fashion Photographer Vasils Raillis and your brave and beautiful host, Rosa, unite to discuss THE PARIS HAUTE LIST. So much to discuss, the rumours are true. On The Art of Collecting Episode 2: Part 1 + Part 2 we will discuss the present, the past and the future of the artist BRUCE MERITTE and introduce the listeners to the new series by the artist: artPhone. We conclude with the highly anticipated presentation of The PARIS Haute List, featuring the music of DJ MILANE MERITTE and STRAVINSKY! Thank you Jesus for Music 🎵 The HAUTE LIST is the definitive guide to the avant-garde. Consider the Haute list a complete guide to what is haute or not haute, now and forever. The Haute List Episode 2: The PARIS Haute List

Haute list for Bruce Meritte
1. PARIS
2 BRUCE MERITTE
3. PALAIS ROYAL La Primavera
4. DJ MILANE MERITTE
5- Music is Art
6. SPACE INVADER
7. BOURSE de COMMERCE
8. Foundation LV
9. Neuilly Sur Seine and Kandinsky in PARIS
10 . MARIAS

For more information and to get updates, connect with our guests and collaborators:
- Bruce Meritte: www.brucemeritte.com
- DJ MILANE MERITTE
- Mao Xiao Xing:
- Rosa Lena Reed Robinson: , www.borgiainc.com
- Vasils Raills: www.vasilsraills.com
- MARIAS:

Experience the magic of fine art and the art of collecting, only on "The Art of Collecting" your new favorite podcast🌹👾.

Artwork Descriptions:
DJ NAPOLEONE

As part of his exhibition Provocateur, in this striking work “DJ NAPOLEONE” Bruce Meritte once again uses his sharp eye and incisive sense of humor to distill an anachronistic image to its purest form. Meritte presents Napoléon not only as an iconic Emperor DJ who approaches the turntable with the glint of tactical brilliance and ambition behind his eyes, but at the same time captures Napoleon's nature as an icon and stock character by posing an actual doll to underline its absurdity.

As he straddles the line between gravitas and play in this glossy yet formal image, Meritte's "DJ NAPOLEONE" hints at pop art and neoclassical portraiture yet turns the dial up to create this electrifying new media work. Toying with the high and the low, the grand and the pathetic, the Austerlitz and the Waterloo, &c., perhaps Meritte is also making a bit of a personal, comical nod to his own savvy and illustrious reputation in the Parisian nightlife.

STOP THE COKE!

Bruce Meritte creates an explosive, visual double-entendre with "Stop the Coke," combining likely the most iconic and recognizable script in advertising behind a wild-eyed doll of Al Pacino as Tony Montana in Scarface. The figure's face is covered in co***ne, which Meritte himself painstakingly painted around his mouth. As part of the exhibition Provocateur, in this bold work we witness a buffet of overconsumption, the meta overload, the broken dreams in the desperate eyes and hands of Pacino, hungering for wealth and power at all costs.

Both compelling and nightmarish, this image evokes ambition turned to addiction and interrogates the bombastic nature of the American dream – Coca Cola, Mc Donald's, Facebook, Google – what does it all mean?!

POUTINE!

The insistence to question the purity of society is an artistic mandate of Bruce Meritte. The artist operates on principle as the ultimate provocateur. Question everything, know thyself; this mandate belongs to the artist Bruce Meritte.

The Monkeys of Wisdom Triptych - HEAR NO EVIL, SPEAK NO EVIL, SEE NO EVIL

The Monkeys are always watching, listening, talking... The artwork of Bruce Meritte functions as a subtle reminder to enjoy your fu***ng life. Wild nature lives in the world, in coexistence with humanity; life is meant to be a great adventure into the wild blue wonder. The hills have ears, they speak and they listen...what of the animals? What has become of the planet of the apes? Artist Bruce Meritte has dared to return to the question raised so unforgettably by the cult classic films. The artist answers the call of the wild with the wisdom of monkeys..

SPACE JAM

The Stairway to Heaven for artist Bruce Meritte sounds like daft punks playing a space jam. Enough said. The revoutionary hologram print changes features on the faces of the musicians to reveal their alien nature. Space Jam is a work which must be seen to be believed; priceless.

The Art of Collecting Episode 2: BRUCE MERITTE Introducing the second episode of The Art of Collecting - your new favorite podcast! In this episode, we continue to explore the world of fine art with the artist Bruce Meritte (www.brucemeritte.com) the Paris contemporary street artist and legendarily....

04/04/2024

Bruce Meritte PARIS TAKEOVER New Series - World Premiere presented by Galleries Borgia artPhone

31/03/2024

Happy Easter 🐣

💌💌Come una volta vogliamo mandare a tutti i nostri amici una cartolina…💌💌
vogliamo augurarvi una Buona Pasqua, un po’ di tempo non frenetico da passare con i vostri amati Animali!!