"At The Base Of The Madonna"
2021-2022 NEW WORK

"At The Base Of The Madonna"

100 x 176in (245 x 447cm) | Oil, oil stick, military and industrial enamels on paper on Belgian linen
Robert Santoré FAST FOOD 60 x 306in (152.4 x 777.24cm) |  Oil, oil stick, military & industrial enamels, aluminum shapes on birch panel with micro-layer clay ground
2021-2022 NEW WORK

"FAST FOOD"

60 x 306in (152.4 x 777.24cm)| Oil, oil stick, military & industrial enamels, 24ct gold leaf, aluminum shapes on birch panel with micro-layer clay ground
"THROUGH THE SPLENDOR OF THE FIRMAMENT" 2021© 100" x 176" (245cm x 447cm) I Oil, oil stick, military and industrial enamels on paper on Belgian linen
2021-2022 NEW WORK

"Through The Splendor Of The Firmament"

100 x 176in (245 x 447cm) | Oil, oil stick, military and industrial enamels on paper on Belgian linen
2021-2022 NEW WORK

"You Shot Your Lady Down"

100 x 176in (245 x 447cm) | Oil, oil stick, military and industrial enamels on paper on Belgian linen

Robert Santoré is an internationally collected contemporary artist, painter, sculptor & photographer with studio practice in Manhattan, New York and at his Texas Art Ranch in Montgomery, Texas

Santoré is best known for his series of large format, word paintings, abstract figures, heavily influence as a boomer generation painter, the colors, music, fashion and advertising of the 1960s & 70s he was exposed to as a child. His "neo-postwar abstract expressionist paintings", a practice he began in 1986. He started introducing Words and numbers into his early and notable abstract paintings, such as "Famous" (1986), "Baby Linen" (1987) "Bull Market" (1988) and "JunkBond" (1989) thus reinstating content. His use of defined or extant symbols differentiated his paintings from the gestural abstraction of the Abstract Expressionists, (however he including this method of painting) whose paintings were often understood as expressive of the individual personality or psychology of the artist. Because Santoré imported well-known motifs into the fine arts, his paintings can be read as both representational (a factories, figures, aircraft) and as abstract patterns. Curators and collector's characterize his choice of subjects as freeing him from decisions about composition. Santoré has remarked: "What’s interesting to me is developing an interconnected visual language and exploring common element across various narratives and composition . It’s not all mine,” or, that the visual language I repete are "is the mind already knows and challenges the viewer to relearn what they recognize."

Robert has had the great fortune of meeting many other celebrated artists starting with Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jean Michel Basquiat while still a student at Parsons. Others artists he has admired and met are Jim Dine, Ed Ruscha, Ed Moses, Robert Longo, Billy Al Bengston, Larry Bell, Craig Kauffman, Chuck Close, Julian Schnabel, Eric Fischl et al.

IMAGES : (1) Robert Santoré Tavarua, Fiji (2) Robert Santoré Los Angeles Studio 1984 (3) Robert Longo & Robert Santoré Manhattan, New York, 2019 (4) Robert Santoré Grand Tetons, Wyoming 2019 (5) Bisa Butler & Robert Santoré New York, New York 2020 (6) Rob

IMAGES : (1) Robert Santoré Tavarua, Fiji (2) Robert Santoré Los Angeles Studio 1984 (3) Robert Longo & Robert Santoré Manhattan, New York, 2019 (4) Robert Santoré Grand Tetons, Wyoming 2019 (5) Bisa Butler & Robert Santoré New York, New York 2020 (6) Robert Santoré in the Texas studio 2020 (7) Jerry Saltz & Robert Santoré Soho 2022 (8) Robert Santoré at the Dia Beacon in Beacon, New York 2017 (9) Robert Santorés FITS AND STARTS in Steel at the Texas Art Ranch (10) Arlene Shechet & Robert Santoré PACE New York 2012 (11) Jerry Saltz & Robert Santoré Soho 2022 (12) Robert Santoré in the Texas studio 2018 (13) Robert Santoré in the Texas studio 2021 (14) Robert Santoré installing "What Tommy Saw" in Manhattan, New York 2021

NEWS

FIRETTI CONTEMPORARY
ROOTS & REFELCTIONS
A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME AND NATURE

Curated by Mara Firetti

Roots and Reflections: A Journey through Time and Nature is an immersive exhibition that takes viewers on a captivating journey through the works of four contemporary artists from diverse backgrounds. These artists employ various mediums to create works that capture their personal histories, life experiences, cultural roots, and reflections on nature. Read More

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Ross-Sutton Gallery

New York, New York Friday March 9, 2023

We are excited to announce that renowned artist Robert Santoré has joined the esteemed Ross-Sutton Gallery, which boasts locations in New York City, Miami, Los Angeles, and Venice, Italy. The gallery will represent Santoré's stunning artwork, including his captivating and thought-provoking sculptures and paintings.

Robert Santoré is a highly acclaimed artist with over 30 years of experience in the art world. His work is known for its unique blend of classical techniques and contemporary concepts, often exploring the human form's relationship to nature and the environment. His paintings feature intricate compositions that blur the lines between figurative and abstract art, using oil on canvas to create vibrant and dynamic pieces.

The Ross-Sutton Gallery is thrilled to represent Robert Santoré and showcase his incredible talent across its four locations. With a reputation for exhibiting some of the most exciting contemporary art worldwide, Santoré's addition to their roster will undoubtedly add to their impressive reputation. The gallery will hold exhibitions of Santoré's work across its locations, providing a unique opportunity for art lovers worldwide to experience Santoré's captivating sculptures and paintings. We look forward to seeing how this exciting partnership unfolds and welcome Robert Santoré to the Ross-Sutton Gallery family.

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Firetti contemporary, Dubai

Friday March 24, 2023: Dubai

Firetti Contemporary Gallery, located in the heart of Dubai, is proud to announce the representation of renowned contemporary artist Robert Santoré. Originally from Texas, Santoré has become a fixture of the New York art scene, where he currently works and resides in the vibrant Soho neighborhood.

Santoré's work is known for its bold and expressive use of color, as well as its thought-provoking subject matter. His unique style draws inspiration from a range of sources, including modernist abstraction, pop art, and street art. He has been featured in numerous exhibitions and galleries across the United States and internationally, and his work has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated following.

Firetti Contemporary Gallery is thrilled to add Santoré to its roster of artists and to bring his dynamic and powerful work to the Middle East. The gallery is dedicated to showcasing the best contemporary art from around the world, and Santoré's inclusion is a testament to the quality and diversity of the gallery's programming.

"We are honored to represent Robert Santoré and to share his incredible talent with our audience in Dubai and beyond," said Gallery Owner Mara Firetti. "His work is a perfect fit for our gallery's mission of promoting innovative and challenging contemporary art, and we look forward to introducing him to new audiences in the Middle East."

With this new representation, Santoré's work will be featured in an upcoming group show in May and a solo exhibition in the fall of 2023 at Firetti Contemporary Gallery, which is sure to be a must-see event for art lovers in the region.

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2021-2023 NEW PAINTINGS: OPERA SERIES

Robert Santoré | AT THE BASE OF THE MADONNA
AT THE BASE OF THE MADONNA
100 x 176in (245 x 447cm) | Oil, oil stick, military and industrial enamels on paper on Belgian linen

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Robert Santoré | THROUGH THE SPLENDOR OF THE FIRMAMENT
THROUGH THE SPLENDOR OF THE FIRMAMENT
100 x 176in (245 x 447cm) | Oil, oil stick, military and industrial enamels on paper on Belgian linen

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WEEPING AT THE BASE OF THE MADONNA
60 x 96in (152.4 x 243.84cm) | Oil, oil stick, military and industrial enamels on wood panel

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FITS & STARTS IN STEEL | View Sculptures To Inquire About Collecting

NEW ULYSSES
72 x 96in (182.88 x 243.84cm) | Oil, oil stick, military and industrial enamels on wood panel

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Robert Santoré | The Bowery
THE BOWERY
100 x 176in (245 x 447cm) | Oil, oil stick, military and industrial enamels on paper on Belgian linen

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Robert Santoré | BRAVE ULYSSES
BRAVE ULYSSES
100 x 176in (245 x 447cm) | Oil, oil stick, military and industrial enamels on paper on Belgian linen

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Robert Santoré | OF ALL THINGS CALLED POETRY
OF ALL THINGS CALLED POETRY
100 x 176in (245 x 447cm) | Oil, oil stick, military and industrial enamels on paper on Belgian linen

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Robert Santoré YOU SHOT YOUR LADY DOWN 100 x 176in (245 x 447cm) | Oil, oil stick, military and industrial enamels on paper on Belgian linen
YOU SHOT YOUR LADY DOWN
100 x 176in (245 x 447cm) | Oil, oil stick, military and industrial enamels on paper on Belgian linen

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Robert Santoré PAN AM 69 Each 40 x 80in (101.6 x 203.2cm) | Sliks screen, military and industrial enamels on linen and or paper
PAN AM 69
Each 40 x 80in (101.6 x 203.2cm) | Silkscreen, military and industrial enamels on linen and or paper
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Robert Santoré FAST FOOD 60 x 306in (152.4 x 777.24cm) |  Oil, oil stick, military & industrial enamels, aluminum shapes on birch panel with micro-layer clay ground
FAST FOOD
60 x 306in (152.4 x 777.24cm) | Oil, oil stick, military & industrial enamels, aluminum shapes on birch panel with micro-layer clay ground

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Robert Santoré PÃPƏL NUNCIO 60 x 276in (152.4 x 701.04cm) |  Oil, oil stick, military & industrial enamels, aluminum shapes on birch panel with micro-layer clay ground
PÃPƏL NUNCIO
c 60 x 276in (152.4 x 701.04cm) | Oil, oil stick, military & industrial enamels, aluminum shapes on birch panel with micro-layer clay ground
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FiITS AND STARTS
60 x 216in (152.4 x 548.64cm) | Oil, oil stick, military & industrial enamels, aluminum shapes on birch panel with micro-layer clay ground
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Robert Santoré HOME WORK 60 x 216in (152.4 x 548.64cm) |  Oil, oil stick, military & industrial enamels on birch panel with micro-layer clay ground
HOME WORK
60 x 216in (152.4 x 548.64cm) | Oil, oil stick, military & industrial enamels on birch panel with micro-layer clay ground
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Robert Santoré HIGH YEIELD, JUNKBOND ©1989 60 x 276in (152.4 x 548.64cm) |  Oil, oil stick, military & industrial enamels, roofing tar, bird shit, solvent-transfer, newsprint, chalk & charcoal on canvas on birch panels
“HIGH YEIELD, JUNKBOND”
©1989 60 x 276in (152.4 x 548.64cm) | Oil, oil stick, military & industrial enamels, roofing tar, bird shit, solvent-transfer, newsprint, chalk & charcoal on canvas on birch panels

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Robert Santoré BULL MARKET 1988 60 x 126 X 120in (152.4 x 320.04 x 304.8cm)| Oil, oil stick, industrial enamels, roofing tar, bees wax and encaustic, solvent-transfer, newsprint, chalk & charcoal on birch panels w/14ct gold chain & galvanized nail
“BULL MARKET”
©1988 60 x 126 X 120in (152.4 x 320.04 x 304.8cm) | Oil, oil stick, military & industrial enamels, roofing tar, bees wax and encaustic, solvent-transfer, newsprint, chalk & charcoal on canvas on birch panels w/14ct gold chain & galvanized nail

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New works on paper

TAVARUA KAVA GHOSTS TWOxFOUR

Oil, oil stick, military and industrial enamel on acid free 100% cotton rag paper.

100 x 176in (254 x 447.04cm)

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Robert Santoré: These colors taste like music

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