Maurizio Cattelan 'Window' Print Available

Artist: Maurizio Cattelan
Title: Window
Medium: Giclee Print
Size: 51.6 x 63 cm
Edition: TIMED
Price: €1,815

 

*available until Noon EST on Friday February 20th, 2026

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Maurizio Cattelan is a provocative figure within the international art scene, known for a career that challenges traditional aesthetics through humor and subversion. Born on September 21, 1960, in Padua, Italy, Cattelan emerged as a self-taught artist who avoided formal academic training in favor of a satirical approach to creative expression. His real name is Maurizio Cattelan, and his Italian heritage remains a significant element of his identity, even as his influence expanded across the globe.

His body of work is characterized by a playful yet unsettling use of taxidermy, wax figures, and found objects to critique power structures and societal norms. One of his most famous pieces involves a hyper-realistic sculpture of Pope John Paul II being struck by a meteorite, a work that sparked intense debate regarding religion and authority. Another notable installation featured a fully functional eighteen-karat gold toilet, which served as a commentary on the excesses of the art market and wealth inequality.

Cattelan often blurs the line between a prankster and a serious commentator, leading many to view his contributions as a form of conceptual theater. In 2011, he famously announced his retirement following a major retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum, only to return to the spotlight years later with new, headline-grabbing projects. By utilizing irony as a primary tool, Cattelan forces viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about the modern world. His ability to remain relevant while refusing to adhere to standard artistic conventions solidifies his status as a singular voice in the twenty-first century.