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The Meme as Masterpiece: Luca Boni’s Painted Pepes

In an era where the boundaries of art are continually challenged and redefined, Luca Boni’s latest collection emerges as a daring exploration of the intersection between high culture and digital ephemera. His focus on Pepe the Frog, an icon of internet meme culture, is not a casual choice but a deliberate engagement with one of the most pervasive and paradoxical symbols of our age. Through his transformative approach, Boni elevates Pepe from its origins as a digital doodle to a painted archetype, igniting conversations about art, identity, and the democratization of cultural symbols.

The Meme as Masterpiece: Luca Boni’s Painted Pepes

In an era where the boundaries of art are continually challenged and redefined, Luca Boni’s latest collection emerges as a daring exploration of the intersection between high culture and digital ephemera. His focus on Pepe the Frog, an icon of internet meme culture, is not a casual choice but a deliberate engagement with one of the most pervasive and paradoxical symbols of our age. Through his transformative approach, Boni elevates Pepe from its origins as a digital doodle to a painted archetype, igniting conversations about art, identity, and the democratization of cultural symbols.

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A conversation with Luca Boni

Luca Boni, born in 1991 in Johannesburg, South Africa, with Italian heritage, has been drawing passionately since childhood. After studying 3D animation, he began working as a designer and illustrator in 2014. Over the years, he has developed a distinctive style, honed through years of constant painting and drawing, and has gone onto contribute iconography to various projects within the entertainment annd advertising industry. Luca’s primary works are painted digitally using Photoshop.

A conversation with Luca Boni

Luca Boni, born in 1991 in Johannesburg, South Africa, with Italian heritage, has been drawing passionately since childhood. After studying 3D animation, he began working as a designer and illustrator in 2014. Over the years, he has developed a distinctive style, honed through years of constant painting and drawing, and has gone onto contribute iconography to various projects within the entertainment annd advertising industry. Luca’s primary works are painted digitally using Photoshop.

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A conversation with Defaced

Kane Tallowin - also known as Defaced - is a multi-disciplinary artist originally from Norwich, UK. Kane began his career in graphic design, securing a position at a tech company straight out of high school. Realising that the office environment was not his calling, he soon transitioned into freelance art commissions, working with Apple and various start-ups. In 2020, Kane was introduced to Web3 and swiftly gained prominence as a notable artist in the field. His 2021 collection, Defaced N Friends, featuring 100 illustrated characters, has generated approximately $1 million in secondary sales and remains a favourite among collectors, including showcasing his 1/1 piece The Dreams of the Fisherman at Christie’s during Miami Art Basel and ‘Lost in the Supermarket’ during Frieze in South Korea in 2023. His newest pieces incorporate puppetry, live performances, and practical effects, blending a sharp, slightly cynical sense of humour with a unique perspective on the internal struggles of the artist.

A conversation with Defaced

Kane Tallowin - also known as Defaced - is a multi-disciplinary artist originally from Norwich, UK. Kane began his career in graphic design, securing a position at a tech company straight out of high school. Realising that the office environment was not his calling, he soon transitioned into freelance art commissions, working with Apple and various start-ups. In 2020, Kane was introduced to Web3 and swiftly gained prominence as a notable artist in the field. His 2021 collection, Defaced N Friends, featuring 100 illustrated characters, has generated approximately $1 million in secondary sales and remains a favourite among collectors, including showcasing his 1/1 piece The Dreams of the Fisherman at Christie’s during Miami Art Basel and ‘Lost in the Supermarket’ during Frieze in South Korea in 2023. His newest pieces incorporate puppetry, live performances, and practical effects, blending a sharp, slightly cynical sense of humour with a unique perspective on the internal struggles of the artist.

editorial

The Meme as Masterpiece: Luca Boni’s Painted Pepes

In an era where the boundaries of art are continually challenged and redefined, Luca Boni’s latest collection emerges as a daring exploration of the intersection between high culture and digital ephemera. His focus on Pepe the Frog, an icon of internet meme culture, is not a casual choice but a deliberate engagement with one of the most pervasive and paradoxical symbols of our age. Through his transformative approach, Boni elevates Pepe from its origins as a digital doodle to a painted archetype, igniting conversations about art, identity, and the democratization of cultural symbols.

The Meme as Masterpiece: Luca Boni’s Painted Pepes

In an era where the boundaries of art are continually challenged and redefined, Luca Boni’s latest collection emerges as a daring exploration of the intersection between high culture and digital ephemera. His focus on Pepe the Frog, an icon of internet meme culture, is not a casual choice but a deliberate engagement with one of the most pervasive and paradoxical symbols of our age. Through his transformative approach, Boni elevates Pepe from its origins as a digital doodle to a painted archetype, igniting conversations about art, identity, and the democratization of cultural symbols.

interview

A conversation with Luca Boni

Luca Boni, born in 1991 in Johannesburg, South Africa, with Italian heritage, has been drawing passionately since childhood. After studying 3D animation, he began working as a designer and illustrator in 2014. Over the years, he has developed a distinctive style, honed through years of constant painting and drawing, and has gone onto contribute iconography to various projects within the entertainment annd advertising industry. Luca’s primary works are painted digitally using Photoshop.

A conversation with Luca Boni

Luca Boni, born in 1991 in Johannesburg, South Africa, with Italian heritage, has been drawing passionately since childhood. After studying 3D animation, he began working as a designer and illustrator in 2014. Over the years, he has developed a distinctive style, honed through years of constant painting and drawing, and has gone onto contribute iconography to various projects within the entertainment annd advertising industry. Luca’s primary works are painted digitally using Photoshop.

interview

A conversation with Defaced

Kane Tallowin - also known as Defaced - is a multi-disciplinary artist originally from Norwich, UK. Kane began his career in graphic design, securing a position at a tech company straight out of high school. Realising that the office environment was not his calling, he soon transitioned into freelance art commissions, working with Apple and various start-ups. In 2020, Kane was introduced to Web3 and swiftly gained prominence as a notable artist in the field. His 2021 collection, Defaced N Friends, featuring 100 illustrated characters, has generated approximately $1 million in secondary sales and remains a favourite among collectors, including showcasing his 1/1 piece The Dreams of the Fisherman at Christie’s during Miami Art Basel and ‘Lost in the Supermarket’ during Frieze in South Korea in 2023. His newest pieces incorporate puppetry, live performances, and practical effects, blending a sharp, slightly cynical sense of humour with a unique perspective on the internal struggles of the artist.

A conversation with Defaced

Kane Tallowin - also known as Defaced - is a multi-disciplinary artist originally from Norwich, UK. Kane began his career in graphic design, securing a position at a tech company straight out of high school. Realising that the office environment was not his calling, he soon transitioned into freelance art commissions, working with Apple and various start-ups. In 2020, Kane was introduced to Web3 and swiftly gained prominence as a notable artist in the field. His 2021 collection, Defaced N Friends, featuring 100 illustrated characters, has generated approximately $1 million in secondary sales and remains a favourite among collectors, including showcasing his 1/1 piece The Dreams of the Fisherman at Christie’s during Miami Art Basel and ‘Lost in the Supermarket’ during Frieze in South Korea in 2023. His newest pieces incorporate puppetry, live performances, and practical effects, blending a sharp, slightly cynical sense of humour with a unique perspective on the internal struggles of the artist.