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Antonio Natale’s artwork has garnered high praise from notable figures in various fields, who commend his innovative approach to art. Through their testimonials, they highlight the unique qualities and emotional depth of his creations. Antonio’s ability to transform everyday objects into profound artistic expressions is celebrated, and his work is recognized for its historical significance and cultural impact. These endorsements underscore his influence and the powerful narratives embedded in his art, reflecting a deep appreciation for his creative vision and storytelling prowess.

Below are some of the testimonials:

Antonio Natale, born in Foggia, Italy on May 13, 1965, pursued studies at the Liceo Artistico and worked as an Advertising Designer and Press Illustrator.

Moving to Rome in 1984, he graduated from the Accademia delle Belle Arti in 1988, studying Engraving and researching the Italian Artistic Movement "Nuova Maniera". Influenced by Northern Expressionists during his European travels.

He began painting on out-of-circulation banknotes in 1997. Known as "The Artist of Banknotes," his work has been exhibited worldwide and recognized by prominent figures and NGO's, the Art world, Museums and Art Foundations.

His awards include the ARGOS HIPPIUM (2017), the Golden Palette (2020), and the Mellow Art Award (2021). Featured on the cover of Ozero Komo magazine in 2023 and 4 times on the NASDAQ Tower in NYC in 2024

He embraced blockchain technology and NFTs and made history, registering the first Art car NFT on The Motorchain’s platform in 2023, in collaboration with Wise.art.

He won the Gold Award in the Art Category at the Wise.art Excellence NFT Awards in 2023 which was held during the WEF World Summit in Davos Switzerland. 

"Many countries have funds to help eradicate poverty affecting a large part of the world’s population, or at least to offer them a better future. I illustrated this idea by using original banknotes from around the world. I cut them to symbolize that only a tiny portion of these countries’ wealth would be sufficient to significantly improve living conditions globally.

On the other side of the door, the visitor will discover faces painted on small cards. These are the people who need help. Some cards are white, representing lives yet to be born, while others are inlaid with a few coins, symbolizing the meager resources of the poorest.

So, my message is simple: A message of hope and inclusion. A mission. And we are all involved.”

Antonio Natale 2024 « IF NECESSARY DEFORST »
Acrylic on cut out original banknotes from the world over, cards, coins and varnish on a refrigerator door and mounted on a metal support.
cm. 79 x 54 x 10

The essence of the Art of Antonio Natale is an invitation to an internal as well as an external voyage.
Through the stories he tells, the Artist opens a secret doorway to an enchanted universe and invites the beholder to discover a thousand messages through a game of light and transparence mixed with tenderness and sarcasm. His messages are those of silenced people, the oppressed, the weak and the forgotten. They are also poems expressed through the eyes of love and internal beauty.

Antonio Natale has chosen out of circulation banknotes from the world over to express his views and feelings, his revolt in the face of injustice and his acclamation for life and for hope. He takes the spectator on a voyage thought the ages, countries and their diversity with the banknotes he uses to create. Thus, changing the significance of his support, for not only he restores the lost value of the banknotes, but he also unifies the people of the world throughout the ages under the unique banner of Art. He therefore expresses the fact that we face the same battle and the same hurts and invites us to introspect, and reflect on human condition. It’s an ode to LOVE, an S.O.S, he sends to the world.

Why Participate??

Charitable Impact:
A part of the proceeds from the auction will support a charitable organization dedicated to helping the less fortunate, aligning with the artwork's message of hope and inclusion.

Exclusive Access:
Participants will gain exclusive access to future artworks and exhibitions by Antonio Natale.

Incentives:
Early registrants will receive a limited edition serigraphy, signed, stamped and numbered by Antonio Natale.


The winner of the auction will receive:
- The sculpture
- A private message by ANTONIO NATALE
- The artist’s certificate of authenticity, signed and stamped
- The artist’s certificate of sale for insurance purposes
- A USB Key with the movie of the making of the sculpture
- All photos
- And all the original preparatory drawings for the conception of the sculpture

Join us in bidding for a unique piece symbolizing hope and humanity.

About the Artwork:

"When I agreed to collaborate with Galerie Calamart on their Conservation project, an idea blossomed within me like a rose: to paint a white rose on banknotes from various parts of the world. On the back of the door, faces of people would be painted on cards.

The idea is to thaw my white rose, a symbol of our conscience, to reconnect with humanity through donations, funds, and economic assistance to the less fortunate. The white rose becomes a magical portal linking two very different realities: ours and that of the needy"

Materials: Acrylic on cut-out original banknotes from the world over, cards, coins, and varnish on a refrigerator door, mounted on a metal stand

Dimensions: cm. 79 x 54 x 10