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Claudio Tozzi

Claudio Tozzi

Brazil - 1944

Claudio José Tozzi (São Paulo, São Paulo, 1944) is a Brazilian painter with a master's degree in architecture from the School of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of São Paulo (FAU/USP). Initially influenced by pop art, Tozzi used mass media images, as seen in his series "Bandido da Luz Vermelha" (1967), which evokes the aesthetics of comic books. His works often address political and urban themes, using techniques such as silkscreen printing. In 1967, his panel "Guevara Alive or Dead" was destroyed by a radical right-wing group during the National Salon of Contemporary Art, but was later restored by the artist.

After a study trip to Europe in 1969, Tozzi began to focus more on the formal elaboration of his works, moving away from their earlier pamphlet-like character. During the 1970s, he explored chromatic research, and in the 1980s, he opened his themes to figures such as parrots and coconut groves, along with a tendency towards the geometrization of forms. He began using a reticulated rubber roller in his paintings, adding texture and volume.

Tozzi also created panels for public spaces in São Paulo, such as "Zebra" in Praça da República and at Sé Metro Station, and panels in Rio de Janeiro, such as at Maracanã Metro Station. His work was featured in significant exhibitions such as "Brazil + 500 Rediscovery Show" (2000) and "Ship of Fools" (2005) at the Museum of Contemporary Art of the University of São Paulo (MAC/USP).

Sources:
Photo: http://jornal.usp.br/cultura/cinco-professores-da-usp-conquistam-o-premio-abca/attachment/claudio-tozzi/

Artist Works

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Claudio Tozzi - Colcha de Retalho - Acrílica sobre tela - 57 x 57 cm.(1)

Claudio Tozzi Colcha de Retalho Acrylic paint , 1981 57 x 57 cm

$3,800.00

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Claudio Tozzi Parafuso Screenprint , 1971 45 x 44 cm

Regular Price: $1,140.00

Preço Promocional $722.00 -88%

Claudio Tozzi Escada Acrylic paint , 1979 100 x 100 cm

$9,120.00

Claudio Tozzi Untitled Acrylic paint , 2022 80 x 80 cm

$7,220.00

Claudio Tozzi Untitled Acrylic paint , 2022 80 x 80 cm

$7,220.00

Claudio Tozzi Território Acrylic paint , 2011 90 x 165 cm

$12,730.00

Claudio Tozzi Untitled Acrylic paint 78 x 152 cm

$11,020.00

Claudio Tozzi Coreografia Acrylic paint , 2021

$8,740.00

Claudio Tozzi Untitled Oil , 1990 46 x 58 cm

$2,945.00

Claudio Tozzi Território Screenprint , 2019 60 x 60 cm

$855.00

Claudio Tozzi Escada Acrylic paint 160 x 160 cm

$10,450.00

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Claudio Tozzi Astronauta Screenprint 34 x 32 cm.

Regular Price: $1,520.00

Preço Promocional $950.00 -88%

Claudio Tozzi New York Acrylic paint , 1983 80 x 80 cm

$3,610.00

Claudio Tozzi Untitled Acrylic paint , 1987 100 x 100 cm

$3,610.00

Claudio Tozzi Escada Acrylic paint , 1998 40 x 40 cm

$2,470.00

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Claudio Tozzi Leão e zebra Screenprint 63 x 93 cm

Regular Price: $1,140.00

Preço Promocional $703.00 -88%

Claudio Tozzi Papagalia Acrylic paint 128 x 73 cm

$8,550.00

Claudio Tozzi Untitled Screenprint 50x70cm

$304.00

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Claudio Tozzi Untitled Screenprint , 1971 56 x 68 cm

Regular Price: $665.00

Preço Promocional $370.50 -89%

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Claudio Tozzi Paisagem Oil , 1981 48 x 68 cm

Regular Price: $3,800.00

Preço Promocional $2,261.00 -89%

Claudio Tozzi Chuva Acrylic paint , 2002 145 x 140 cm

$14,250.00

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Claudio Tozzi O retrato Screenprint , 1971 60 x 50 x 3 cm

Regular Price: $1,330.00

Preço Promocional $836.00 -88%