Hervé Di Rosa

Hervé Di Rosa

France • 1959 • 1168 followers

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

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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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Sculpture, Bolide grotesque, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£2,780 £2,502

Print, En traversant le pont, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£782

Print, René Azulejo, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£695

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

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

£1,911

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Print, Coeur Mourenx, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£534

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Print, Cuisine mode d'emploi(s) 2, Hervé Di Rosa

Print . 70 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

£347

Print, Fleur Mourenx, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£552

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Print, Visite en ville, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£782

Print, Salamandre, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£695

Print, Raphael, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£521

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Print, Milagros, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£608

Print, Drame dans l'Aquarium, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£869

Painting, L'idole cachée, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£15,636

Print, Autour du monde, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£434

Print, Huguette soumission, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£521

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Print, Concerto Media, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£1,294

Print, Le cercle Mozart, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£434

Print, Fourmi, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£130

Print, Paris Vector 03, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£869

Print, Sorpresa, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£782

Print, Tête 3, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£304

Print, L'oreille, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£413

Print, Paris Vector 08, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£1,042

Print, Don Quichotte contre tous, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£565

Print, Main, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£1,042

Print, Visite en ville, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£782

Print, Tête 2, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£304

Print, Déjeuner fantôme, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£565

Print, Le Tombeau, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£1,737

Print, Mozart, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£430

Print, 3 guerriers du Noon, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£513

Print, Dirosa Girls, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£278

Print, Fémur et muscles, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£521

Print, La spirale du temps, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£252

Print, Déjeuner sur l'herbe, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£565

Print, Tête, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£304

Print, Mozart, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£430

Print, Squelette de Raymond, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£521

Print, Le Destructeur, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£1,737

Print, Sorpresa, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£608

Print, Les Inuit, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£347

Print, Dirosa magazine N°6, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£104

Print, Jour de fête, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£347

Print, Bataille, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£1,737

Print, Super-Héros Mexicains, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£261

Print, Mexico ciudad, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£261

Print, Mexico, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£347

Print, Le coeur, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£413

Print, Inuit, Hervé Di Rosa

Print . 27 x 34.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 10.6 x 13.6 x 0 inch

£217

Print, Dent N°8, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£130

Print, Dent N°11, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£130

Print, Dent N°12, Hervé Di Rosa

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

£130

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