Lord Finger 2024, exhibition view Galleria Continua, San Gimignano. Photo: Duccio Benvenuti - Art Store
San Gimignano
Beijing
Les Moulins
Habana
Roma
Sao Paulo
Paris
Lord Finger 2024, exhibition view Galleria Continua, San Gimignano. Photo: Duccio Benvenuti - Art Store
Lord Finger 2024, exhibition view Galleria Continua, San Gimignano. Photo: Duccio Benvenuti - Art Store
Il Tempo 1989-2024, bronze, black patina, 252 x 204 x 35 cm. Photo: Duccio Benvenuti - Art Store
Lord Finger 2024, exhibition view Galleria Continua, San Gimignano. Photo: Duccio Benvenuti - Art Store
Dito Star 1990, acrylic on canvas, 100 x 70 cm
Mano (rossa) 1971-2010, ceramic, 17 x 11 x 11 cm
Dita (Performance) 1975, photograph, 125 x 195 cm
Dito con bombetta 1968-2017, photography, 24 x 17,5 cm unframed, 42 x 35 cm framed
Un augurio bruciante 1968-2017, photography, 17 x 11,5 cm unframed, 42 x 35 cm framed
Sotto il cielo blu 1986, acrylic on canvas, 100 x 140 cm
Armando Testa. exhibition view, Ca' Pesaro, Venezia. Curated by Gemma De Angelis Testa, Tim Marlow, Elisabetta Barisoni. 20/04 - 15/09/2024. Courtesy FONDAZIONE MUSEI CIVICI DI VENEZIA. Photo: Matteo De Fina
Armando Testa. exhibition view, Ca' Pesaro, Venezia. Curated by Gemma De Angelis Testa, Tim Marlow, Elisabetta Barisoni. 20/04 - 15/09/2024. Courtesy FONDAZIONE MUSEI CIVICI DI VENEZIA. Photo: Matteo De Fina
Armando Testa. exhibition view, Ca' Pesaro, Venezia. Curated by Gemma De Angelis Testa, Tim Marlow, Elisabetta Barisoni. 20/04 - 15/09/2024. Courtesy FONDAZIONE MUSEI CIVICI DI VENEZIA. Photo: Matteo De Fina
Uno e Mezzo 1960, aluminum and enamel, h 120 x Ø 60. Photo: Oak Taylor-Smith
Uno e Mezzo 1960, aluminum and enamel, h 120 x Ø 60. Photo: Oak Taylor-Smith
Creatura Africana 1986-2021, bronze, 31 x 68,02 x 39 cm. Photo: Oak Taylor-Smith
Segno 1990, painting on wood, 233 x 156 x 35 cm. Photo: Oak Taylor-Smith
Manifesto Vota no 1970, lithograph on paper mounted on canvas and frame, 100,2 x 71 cm. Photo: Oak Taylor-Smith
Aiutiamoli 1967, advertising canvas-mounted poster, 140 x 100 cm. Photo: Oak Taylor-Smith
Papalla (Philco) 1966 – 1992, plaster, Ø 13 cm. Photo: Oak Taylor-Smith
Caballero e Carmencita (Lavazza) 1965, plaster, 25 x Ø 11 cm. Photo: Oak Taylor-Smith
Beatrix 1965, advertising canvas-mounted poster, 140 x 100 cm. Photo: Oak Taylor-Smith
Punt e Mes Carpano - Gotto 1952, screen printing on fluorescent paper mounted on canvas and frame, 131 x 97,05 cm. Photo: Oak Taylor-Smith
Manifesto Contro la fame nel mondo 1963, lithograph on paper mounted on canvas and frame, 99,5 x 69 cm. Photo: Oak Taylor-Smith
Dita asparagi 1972, ceramic, 18 x 10 x 9 cm, 7,08 x 3,93 x 3,54 in. Photo: Fabio Mantegna
Lampadina limone 1968 - 2017, mixed technique, 14,15 x 6,5 x 6 cm, 5,57 X 2,55 X 2,36 in. Photo: Nino Chironna
Stallone Sylvestre 1986 - 2020, painted bronze, 31 x 42 x 41, 5 cm, 12,20 x 16,53 x 16,33 in. Photo: Fabio Mantegna
Spadaccini infiammati 1987 - 2020, painted bronze, 31 x 21 x 2,5 cm, 12,20 x 8,26 x 0,98 in. Photo: Fabio Mantegna
Michetta energetica 1968 - 2017, mixed media, 10,5 x 12,5 x 14 cm, 4,13 x 4,92 x 5,51 in. Photo: Fabio Mantegna
Nocero umbro 1991 - 2020, bronze, 46 x 71,5 x 35 cm, 18,11 x 28,14 x 13, 77 in. Photo: Fabio Mantegna
Spaghetti su tela 1991 - 2020, color photography on aluminum, 100 x 136 x 2 cm. Photo: Nino Chironna
Invito al party 1980, color photography on aluminum, 47 x 67 x 2 cm, 18,50 x 26,38 x 0,78 in. Photo: Nino Chironna
Studio Lampadina Limone 1968, acrylic on cardboard, 47,5 x 32,5 cm, 18,70 x 12,79 in. Photo: Fabio Mantegna
Elefante con mela 1971, oil on cardboard, 48 x 48 cm. Photo: Fabio Mantegna
La mela (rossa) 1974 – 2020, color photography on aluminum, 47 x 67 x 2 cm, 18,05 x 26,37 x 0,78 in. Photo: Nino Chironna
La poltrona 1978 - 2020, color photography on aluminum, 47 x 67 x 2 cm, 18,50 x 26,38 x 0,78 in. Photo: Nino Chironna
Isola di breakfast 1986 – 2020, color photography on aluminum, 47 x 67 x 2 cm, 18,50 x 26,38 x 0,78 in. Photo: Nino Chironna
Saluti da Capri 1988 - 2020, color photography on aluminum, 47 x 67 x 2 cm, 18,50 x 26,38 x 0,78 in. Photo: Nino Chironna
Espremiamoci di più 1991 - 2020, color photography on aluminum, 47 x 67 x 2 cm, 18,50 x 26,38 x 0,78 in. Photo: Nino Chironna
Non anguriarmi 1991 - 2020, color photography on aluminum, 47 x 67 x 2 cm, 18,50 x 26,38 x 0,78 in. Photo: Nino Chironna
Studio per Non anguriarmi 1991, mixed media on paper, 20 x 16,04 cm, 7,87 x 6,31 in. Photo: Fabio Mantegna
Studio per Espremiamoci di più 1991, mixed media on paper, 19,08 x 26,02 cm, 7,51 x 10,24 in. Photo: Fabio Mantegna
Armando Testa is renowned for his innovative approach to advertising, creating iconic campaigns that have left a lasting mark on the industry. Known primarily for his work in advertising, Testa's portfolio extends to encompass various mediums including print, television, and outdoor displays. His advertisements are characterized by their clever use of humor and striking visual elements, always aiming to captivate the audience's attention. Testa's ability to merge artistry with commercial appeal has made him a pioneer in the field. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of consumer psychology, his campaigns resonate with viewers, leaving a memorable impression.
In addition to his influence on visual culture and communication, Testa's work has been recognized by major art institutions around the world. His creations are part of the collections of renowned museums such as MoMA in New York, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, the Galleria Internazionale d’Arte Moderna Ca’ Pesaro in Venice (through the donation by Gemma De Angelis Testa), the Salce Collection in Treviso, the CSAC in Parma, the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, and the Poster Museum in Warsaw. His legacy has also been explored and celebrated by critics, curators, art historians, and artists including Elisabetta Barisoni, Gabriella Belli, Omar Calabrese, Germano Celant, Jeffrey Deitch, Vincenzo De Bellis, Gillo Dorfles, Fabrizio Fagiolo dell’Arco, Milton Glaser, Denis Isaia, Joseph Kosuth, Carlo Arturo Quintavalle, Gianfranco Maraniello, Tim Marlow, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Giulio Paolini, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Haim Steinbach, Gemma De Angelis Testa, Grazia Toderi, Giorgio Verzotti, and Francesco Vezzoli.
Whether it's a whimsical print ad or a bold television spot, Testa's work continues to inspire and engage audiences worldwide.
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