Maurizio Cattelan

Maurizio Cattelan is an Italian artist who is mostly known for his saitrical sculptures which at times can be preformances as well. Some of his most famous works were his masterpieces where he makes fun of not only the Pope but of Hitler as well. He is an artist who does not take himself to seriously when creating his works of art. Maurizio Cattelan did not attend any type of art school, but taught himself his talents. he held many various jobs before he decided he wanted to try art. at first he designed functional furniture and then moved onto other things that hes more known for today. He is the best-known italian artist to have
emerged internationally and his fame continues to grow.  Maurizio Cattelan work 'has provoked and challenged the limits of contemporary value systems through its use of irony and humor.' his work shows strange paradoxes and is caught somewhere between reality and fiction. his work is really strange at first glance, but if you take s closer look the art actually makes you laugh at times or think super hard on another.

He has shown his work in exhibitions such as MOMA and the museum of contemporary art in los angeles. His pieces are located around the globe and are part of the most important public and private collections worldwide.  In his work, contradicts political power structures, from notions of nationalism or the authorities of organized religion. he pushes the limits to what people think as normal; and even makes things that are never funny, something to laugh at. my favorite piece is the one with a squirrel who commited suicide. i think its strange and quite a riot.

Maurizio Cattelan is still alive today and still creating masterpieces. he lives in italy and the usa. i really enjoy his work because it is not typical sculptures. it pushes the boundaries of what i would of considered art, but after seeing these pieces and justifying my own interpretation, i really love this artist. Also, the fact that he seems like a jokester like me makes it easier to relate to his work.