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Hervé Di Rosa

Hervé Di Rosa

France • 1959 • 1160 followers
Featured in: Famous Artists

French artist and globe-trotter inspired by cultures worldwide, a key figure in the "figuration libre" movement.

Nationality

French

Categories

Printmakers

Artistic movements

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Themes

Portrait, Pop Art, Fantastic

Biography

Hervé Di Rosa, born in 1959 in Sète, France, is a renowned contemporary artist whose vibrant and graphic works are deeply influenced by his travels and the cultures he encounters. He divides his time between Paris and Mexico City, constantly exploring new creative horizons around the world. After studying at the prestigious National School of Decorative Arts, Di Rosa made his debut in the Parisian art scene with his first solo exhibition, "Finishing Beautifully," in 1981. That same year, he co-founded the groundbreaking French artistic movement, "Figuration libre," alongside fellow artists Richard Di Rosa, François Boisrond, Rémi Blanchard, and Robert Combas. The movement, characterized by its colorful, expressive style, drew from the realms of comic books, rock culture, and graffiti, offering a fresh, rebellious take on contemporary painting. Di Rosa's work soon gained international recognition, with exhibitions in Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, and the Museum of Modern Art in Paris.

Di Rosa's artistic journey reflects his deep connection to diverse cultures, having traveled and worked in places like Cuba, South Africa, Vietnam, Haiti, and Tunisia, among others. His work combines a love of pop culture with a bold use of color, bringing a sense of vitality and movement to each piece. Through his colorful and graphic paintings, Di Rosa embraces mass urban culture, and his art serves as a bridge between different artistic traditions and global influences. His most recent retrospective was held in Lisbon in 2023, where his work was showcased to a new generation of art lovers. More recently, Di Rosa has been working on a collaborative project that explores the intersection of street art and traditional craftsmanship. The project has garnered attention in major international art circles and is expected to be showcased at various global institutions later this year.

Awarded by the Medici Foundation, Di Rosa spent two years living in New York, where his work was showcased at the prestigious Barbara Gladstone Gallery. He also participated in the 1985 Paris Biennial, designing the event's official poster. In 1989, he expanded his creative practice by collaborating with local artisans in Tunisia to produce two serigraphs in a commercial print workshop. In 2000, Di Rosa founded the International Museum of Modest Arts in his hometown of Sète, an institution dedicated to showcasing unconventional and popular artistic practices. Throughout his career, Di Rosa's art has been featured in a wide range of global institutions, from the Sogetsu Kai Kan Foundation in Tokyo to the Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach and the Evo Gallery in Santa Fe.

Di Rosa remains an influential figure in the art world, continually exploring new cultural landscapes and pushing the boundaries of contemporary painting. His art continues to captivate audiences with its dynamic use of color, graphic style, and references to both popular culture and traditional art forms. Known for his contributions to the "Figuration libre" movement, Di Rosa's work maintains a unique balance of playfulness and social commentary, making him one of the most important figures in contemporary art today.

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Print, Fleur Mourenx, Hervé Di Rosa

Fleur Mourenx

Print . 35 x 50 cm Print . 13.8 x 19.7 inch

$758

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Print, The Beginning - Edition sur soie, Hervé Di Rosa

The Beginning - Edition sur soie

Print . 80 x 80 x 2.5 cm Print . 31.5 x 31.5 x 1 inch

$2,628

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Print, René Azulejo, Hervé Di Rosa

René Azulejo

Print . 120 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print . 47.2 x 29.9 x 0 inch

$955

Print, Don Quichotte contre tous, Hervé Di Rosa

Don Quichotte contre tous

Print . 80 x 100 x 0.8 cm Print . 31.5 x 39.4 x 0.3 inch

$776

Sculpture, Bolide grotesque, Hervé Di Rosa

Bolide grotesque

Sculpture . 26 x 34 x 31 cm Sculpture . 10.2 x 13.4 x 12.2 inch

$3,822

Print, Coeur Mourenx, Hervé Di Rosa

Coeur Mourenx

Print . 50 x 35 cm Print . 19.7 x 13.8 inch

$735

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Print, Salamandre, Hervé Di Rosa

Salamandre

Print . 50 x 39 x 1 cm Print . 19.7 x 15.4 x 0.4 inch

$955

Print, Visite en ville, Hervé Di Rosa

Visite en ville

Print . 76 x 56 x 1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.4 inch

$1,075

Print, Fourmi, Hervé Di Rosa

Fourmi

Print . 25 x 25 cm Print . 9.8 x 9.8 inch

$179

Print, Les Inuit, Hervé Di Rosa

Les Inuit

Print . 76 x 53 x 1 cm Print . 29.9 x 20.9 x 0.4 inch

$478

Print, Le Tombeau, Hervé Di Rosa

Le Tombeau

Print . 104 x 103 cm Print . 40.9 x 40.6 inch

$2,389

Print, Milagros, Hervé Di Rosa

Milagros

Print . 76 x 56 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 inch

$836

Print, Drame dans l'Aquarium, Hervé Di Rosa

Drame dans l'Aquarium

Print . 120 x 76 cm Print . 47.2 x 29.9 inch

$1,194

Print, Concerto Media, Hervé Di Rosa

Concerto Media

Print . 70 x 90 cm Print . 27.6 x 35.4 inch

$1,780

Print, Autour du monde, Hervé Di Rosa

Autour du monde

Print . 65 x 50 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 inch

$597

Print, Raphael, Hervé Di Rosa

Raphael

Print . 90 x 63 x 0.1 cm Print . 35.4 x 24.8 x 0 inch

$717

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Print, En traversant le pont, Hervé Di Rosa

En traversant le pont

Print . 56 x 75 x 0.2 cm Print . 22 x 29.5 x 0.1 inch

$1,075

Print, Sorpresa, Hervé Di Rosa

Sorpresa

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.3 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch

$1,075

Print, Mexico, Hervé Di Rosa

Mexico

Print . 76 x 58 x 1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22.8 x 0.4 inch

$478

Print, Tête 3, Hervé Di Rosa

Tête 3

Print . 32 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.6 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

$418

Print, L'oreille, Hervé Di Rosa

L'oreille

Print . 50 x 66.5 x 0.05 cm Print . 19.7 x 26.2 x 0 inch

$567

Print, Paris Vector 08, Hervé Di Rosa

Paris Vector 08

Print . 102 x 126 cm Print . 40.2 x 49.6 inch

$1,433

Painting, L'idole cachée, Hervé Di Rosa

L'idole cachée

Painting . 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting . 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

$21,499

Print, Mozart, Hervé Di Rosa

Mozart

Print . 65 x 50 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 inch

$591

Print, Déjeuner fantôme, Hervé Di Rosa

Déjeuner fantôme

Print . 80 x 100 x 0.8 cm Print . 31.5 x 39.4 x 0.3 inch

$776

Print, Visite en ville, Hervé Di Rosa

Visite en ville

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.01 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

$1,075

Print, Tête 2, Hervé Di Rosa

Tête 2

Print . 32 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.6 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

$418

Print, Huguette soumission, Hervé Di Rosa

Huguette soumission

Print . 75 x 88 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.5 x 34.6 x 0 inch

$717

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Print, Mozart, Hervé Di Rosa

Mozart

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$591

Print, Paris Vector 03, Hervé Di Rosa

Paris Vector 03

Print . 93 x 71 cm Print . 36.6 x 28 inch

$1,194

Print, Dirosa Girls, Hervé Di Rosa

Dirosa Girls

Print . 45 x 70 x 1 cm Print . 17.7 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch

$382

Print, La spirale du temps, Hervé Di Rosa

La spirale du temps

Print . 50 x 70 x 1 cm Print . 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch

$346

Print, Déjeuner sur l'herbe, Hervé Di Rosa

Déjeuner sur l'herbe

Print . 50 x 70 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

$776

Print, Tête, Hervé Di Rosa

Tête

Print . 32 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.6 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

$418

Print, 3 guerriers du Noon, Hervé Di Rosa

3 guerriers du Noon

Print . 70 x 50 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.7 inch

$705

Print, Main, Hervé Di Rosa

Main

Print . 125 x 85 x 0.1 cm Print . 49.2 x 33.5 x 0 inch

$1,433

Print, Le cercle Mozart, Hervé Di Rosa

Le cercle Mozart

Print . 64.5 x 50 x 2 cm Print . 25.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$597

Print, Fémur et muscles, Hervé Di Rosa

Fémur et muscles

Print . 123 x 50 cm Print . 48.4 x 19.7 inch

$717

Print, Squelette de Raymond, Hervé Di Rosa

Squelette de Raymond

Print . 88 x 75 cm Print . 34.6 x 29.5 inch

$717

Print, Sorpresa, Hervé Di Rosa

Sorpresa

Print . 76 x 56 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 inch

$836

Print, Le Destructeur, Hervé Di Rosa

Le Destructeur

Print . 104 x 103 cm Print . 40.9 x 40.6 inch

$2,389

Print, Dirosa magazine N°6, Hervé Di Rosa

Dirosa magazine N°6

Print . 39.5 x 30 x 0.5 cm Print . 15.6 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch

$143

Print, Jour de fête, Hervé Di Rosa

Jour de fête

Print . 80 x 60 cm Print . 31.5 x 23.6 inch

$478

Print, Bataille, Hervé Di Rosa

Bataille

Print . 104 x 103 cm Print . 40.9 x 40.6 inch

$2,389

Print, Super-Héros Mexicains, Hervé Di Rosa

Super-Héros Mexicains

Print . 53 x 71 cm Print . 20.9 x 28 inch

$358

Print, Mexico ciudad, Hervé Di Rosa

Mexico ciudad

Print . 53 x 71 cm Print . 20.9 x 28 inch

$358

Print, Le coeur, Hervé Di Rosa

Le coeur

Print . 67 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 26.4 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$567

Print, Dent N°11, Hervé Di Rosa

Dent N°11

Print . 25 x 20 cm Print . 9.8 x 7.9 inch

$179

Print, Dent N°12, Hervé Di Rosa

Dent N°12

Print . 25 x 20 cm Print . 9.8 x 7.9 inch

$179

Print, Los enamorados, Hervé Di Rosa

Los enamorados

Print . 53 x 71 cm Print . 20.9 x 28 inch

$358

Print, Dent N°15, Hervé Di Rosa

Dent N°15

Print . 25 x 20 x 0.1 cm Print . 9.8 x 7.9 x 0 inch

$179

Print, Dent N°16, Hervé Di Rosa

Dent N°16

Print . 25 x 20 cm Print . 9.8 x 7.9 inch

$179

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