Royal Academy group show: London UK

Antony Micallef has been invited by the RA to take part in group show showcasing new contemporaries. The 4 bronze, nickel plated 13ft sculptures from L.A will be displayed in the forecourt. New paintings will be displayed inside. The exhibition will last two months.

Exhibition Dates: November 2008
(More information to be released soon)

The Curwen Studio and the Tate Britain print group show: UK

Antony Micallef along with Paula Rego and Mark Herald have been invited to take part in the 50th anniversary celebration of the famous Curwen studios. To commemorate this occasion they will be making a special limited edition lithograph print which will be exhibited at the Tate Britain.

Special Limited Editions
(From the Curwen studios website)

Paula Rego - we are delighted that Paula is to create an original print especially for our 50th anniversary, which will depict the start of the studio in 1958.

Mark Hearld - this edition will reflect the company from which the studio was born - the Curwen Press. Mark's inspiration is very much influenced by a number of artists that worked with the press so it seemed right that he should be asked to cover this period.

Antony Micallef - has very kindly agreed to do an original print for us that will represent the present. He has worked with us on several occasions to create his prints.

Exhibition dates:

Tate Britain - Goodison Room
October 2008 - January 2009

The Outsiders group show: London UK

Micallef exhibits 4 new paintings in the "Outsiders" group show in the new Lazinc gallery space on Charing Cross road in central London.

121 Charing Cross Road
London:

23 May 2008 Onwards.
(Contact lazinc.com for opening times)

Old Vic Theater and Haunch of Venison/ Sotheby's auction: London UK

Antony Micallef participates in an auction to raise money to support the Old Vic Theater in London.

The painting was exhibited briefly for four days at the Haunch of Venison gallery before being auctioned by Sotheby’s to the highest bidder. The painting exceeded its estimated value.

Other artists included in the exhibition are:
Antony Gormley
Jake and Dino Chapman
Tracey Emin
Peter Blake
Paul Insect
Banksy

Haunch of Venison Gallery: April 2008
Saturday 12 April10am-5pm
Sunday 13 April 10am-5pm
Monday 14 April 10am-12pm
Tuesday 15 April 10am-12pm

Santas Ghetto 2007 : Bethlehem Palestine: Group show

Pictures on Walls present Santa’s Ghetto in Bethlehem. A group show with over 30 international artists from different countries around the world. Included in the show are artists from Gaza, Ramallah and Bethlehem's Dehaisha refugee camp. All proceeds made from the show go towards helping local Palestinian children

Artists inlude:

3D
Abdul Rohman Elmzyen
Adam Koukoudakis
Aiko
Ayed Arafah
Banksy
Bast
Ben Turnbull
Blu
Conor Harrington
Eine
Erica il Cane
Faile
Gee Vaucher
James Cauty
Jonathan Yeo
Karim Dabbah
Kelsey Brookes
Lucy McLauchlan
Mark Jenkins
Antony Micallef
Paul Insect
Sir Peter Blake
Peter Kennard
Kat Phillips
Ron English
Sam 3
Sickboy
Souleiman Mansour
Swoon
Yousef Katalo

Manger Square
Bethlehem
Dec3rd - 24th 2007

Impure Idols : Hollywood L.A USA:
Solo show

Antony Micallef presents a solo show in the heart of Hollywood. The show sells over 50 paintings in under 2 hours to buyers who include Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Christina Aguilera and Damien Hirst.

6763 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood
CA
90028

Sept 19th - 29th 2007

Wonderland Magazine : Denmark

Antony Micallef interview in Wonderland magazine (Danish version). Text by Charlotte Mehder Thomsen.

"When Antony Micallef left university he didn't think he could live of his paintings. Now a few years later he is one of the most promising painters in the UK, and his work is already in huge demand among discerning international collectors. Last year his show at the Lazarides Gallery in London was sold out within 30 minutes, and in the spring of 2007, his work graced the cover of Sotheby's Contemporary catalogue resulting in a regular bidding war and went on to sell for over three times it's estimate."

Go to www.wonderland.dk to read interview: Issue 7/ September 2007

NY ARTS Magazine : USA

A feature and interview with Antony Micallef in the New York Arts magazine.

Issue 12/ July - August 2007

Sotheby's front cover: London UK

Antony Micallef makes front cover of Sotheby's catalouge. 18 June 2007

Sale at Olympia in London.. Modern Contemporary Art section.

Quote from Sotheby's catalouge:

Having won second prize in the BP/Amaco Portrait of the Year awards in 2000, Anthony Micallef moved away from strict portraiture preferring to combine his exquisite draughtsmanship with a dark and passionate exploration of colour and contemporary expressionism as a means of dissecting what he sees as the frivolities of pop culture. He says; “The trouble with pop imagery is that it doesn’t really go deeper than the surface, you have to drag it down and challenge it to make it interesting. When you put two contrasting images together it causes friction and that is the bit I’m interested in.” In the present work, the dark, Bacon-esque smears to the face conjure unlooked for associations when combined with the delicately alluring roses, the juxtaposition revealing at once the saccharine seduction of colourful pop imagery and consumerism alongside its dark and troubling underbelly. This complexity and brutal beauty explain why Anthony Micallef has become one of the most promising young artists working in Britain today.

For more information please contact Sotheby's Worldwide Tel: 541-312-5682: www.sotheby's.com

Gomma Magazine: UK

Antony Micallef features in an 8 page special in Gomma magazine. Words by Karen Harvey.

Issue 3: Spring/Summer 2007

Santas Ghetto 2006/ CNN NEWS

Antony Micallef exhibits at Santas Ghetto with picturesonwalls.com in Oxford Street, London. The new signed print Friendly Fire(edition of 250) was released and sold out within an hour.

CNN reports on the "Banksy Effect" of the current art market. The report features the Santas Ghetto exhibition and briefly looks at the work of Antony Micallef.

To view the CNN news feature please click here

Santas Ghetto Exhibition
1 Dec - Dec 24 2006
15 Oxford Street
London W1

It's a Wonderful World: London: UK
Solo Exhibition

Micallef presents a solo show at the Lazarides Gallery in Soho, London. 'It's a Wonderful World' will showcase over 20 new pieces - an accumulation of Micallef's work over the last 7 months. The exhibition is a comforting reminder that the world isn't in that bad of a state really, and that if it all gets a bit too depressing....we can always change the channel :)

To accompany the exhibition a limited edition book of 500 will available to buy. Please contact info@lazinc.com for more information and purchasing details.

To download an e:flyer click here
To download a desktop wallpaper image of the show flyer click here (1280 x 1024)

Oct 6 - Nov 4 2006:
Lazarides Gallery, 8 Greek Street, Soho, London, W1D 4DG (www.Lazinc.com)

Lazarides Gallery: London: UK

The Lazarides gallery in Soho, London showcases it's artists in the new group show 'Stench'. (www.Lazinc.com)

Show includes:
Banksy
Jamie Hewlett
Antony Micallef
Stanley Donwood
3D
Faile
Mode 2
Eine
Polly Morgan
Paul Insect
Kesley Brookes
Joe Rush
Lucy Mclauchlan
Conor Harrington
Invader
Tony Grey

July 27 - 27 Sept 2006: Please contact gallery for exhibition program.
Lazarides Gallery, 8 Greek Street, Soho, London, W1D 4DG

Arcaute Arte Contemporaneo: Monterrey: Mexico

Antony Micallef exhibits works for the first time in Monterrey, Mexico. Micallef represents the UK in this international exhibition featuring artists from all over the world. "Another Fucking Collective" looks at the way subversive imagery is reflected and used in today's popular culture.

15 June - 14 July 2006
Guadalquivir 130 ote. Col. del Valle
San Pedro Garza Garcia.
NL. Mexico. 66220

Semi-Permanent 06: Sydney: Australia

Antony Micallef has been invited to exhibit work at the International Semi Permanent 2006 exhibition. The two day group show will coincide with the main Semi-Permanent event and takes place at the China Heights Gallery in Sydney. The exhibition will feature 9 different artists from different cities around the world.

7 July - 9 July 2006
China Height's Gallery
L3, 16-28 Foster St
Surry Hills SYD 2010

Lazarides Gallery: London: UK

Antony Micallef is now represented by the Lazinc gallery (www.Lazinc.com) The first exhibition opens with all the gallery artists.

Show includes:
Banksy
Jamie Hewlett
Antony Micallef
Stanley Donwood
3D
Faile
Mode 2
Eine
Polly Morgan
Paul Insect
Kesley Brookes
Joe Rush

March 14th 2006 ongoing: Please contact gallery for exhibition program.
Lazinc, 8 Greek Street, Soho, London, W1D 4DG

National Portrait Gallery: London: UK

Antony Micallef has been invited to take part in one of the current short exhibitions which are taking place to celebrate 150 years of the National Portrait Gallery. Micallef will feature in the the Mystery Portrait Exhibition at the Portrait Gala. He is one of a hundred artists from the UK who have been chosen to display a small self-portrait. All the proceeds from this exhibition will be used to support the NPG and their Anniversary Appeal: Collecting for the Future, which will increase the funds available to buy or commission portraits for the permanent collection.

Other well known artists exhibiting include Tracey Emin, Marc Quinn, Frank Auerback and Paula Rego.

March 1st- March 8th 2006
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London, WC2H OHE

Solo Exhibition: Milan: Italy

Antony Micallef presents a solo exhibition in the heart of Milan, Italy. The exhibition showcases a series of specially commissioned limited edition lithograph prints for Britart/Eyestorm and original paintings.

As well as being exhibited in Milan the prints were also on show at the British Embassy in Florence alongside Damien Hirst, Peter Blake and Richard Davidson. The event was part of a one day fashion show "Park Lane Party" - hosted by the British Consulate General to promote British menswear at the "Pitti Immagine Uomo" men's fashion week fair in Florence. Micallef's work also features in various publications including Italian Elle magazine: Jan 2006 issue.

Britart/Eyestorm Milan Gallery
Via Santa Marta,3
20123 Milano
Italia

Jan 12th - 11th Feb 06 2006

Santas Ghetto 2005: London: UK

Antony Micallef is invited to join P.O.W (Pictures on Walls) for their annual December show (Santa's Ghetto). Also featuring in the exhibition is Chris Cunningham, Banksy, Jamie Hewlett, Stanley Donwood, 3D, Mode 2 and others.

Dec 1st - Dec 24th 2005
Berwick Street, London, UK

Semi Permanent New York 05: USA

21^st century love was used for the front cover for the NYC Semi-Permanent book 2005.

The book accompanied a three day conference in Manhattan hosting a diverse range of design fields: graphic design, broadcast, illustration, photography, web, fashion, film, graffiti, animation, and more. Guest speakers included Visionaire Magazine, Lobo, Joshua Davis and many more.

Sponsored by: Diesel and Happycorp.com

National Academy of Fine Art: Sofia: Bulgaria

Antony Micallef hosts the biggest international solo exhibition in the country in September 2005. Invited by Magazine One to exhibit in the heart of Sofia at the National Academy of Fine art, Micallef features on three national TV stations, national radio and appears on the front cover of Light magazine as well as many others.

Sponsored by: Mini Cooper, Global Telecommunications and the British Arts Council.

Plastic Rhino: UK

A whole page interview with Antony Micallef.

Article by Krassi Guenova. In connection with Perfect Day/Marieta Tsenova.

September/October Issue 7 2005.

Millenáris Park: Budapest: Hungary

Antony Micallef represented the UK in an international exhibition looking at urban counter culture. He was invited by the directors of Millenaris Park, A goverment funded arts organisation to paint a Trabant car. The famous East German car and icon of the communist era. The exhibition also staged political artwork and graffiti by internationally acclaimed artists such as Jamie Reed. Faile, Peter Kennard and Cat Picton Phillips.

Please click here to view the Trabant car.

July 14th - August 30th 2005
Millenáris Park , Budapest, Hungary

Human Rights Coalition: USA

Antony Micallef has been invited to take part in the 44 Boards exhibition in Columbus, Ohio, USA. The exhibition consists of 44 designers and artists from around the world including the design collective ‘Tomato’ from the UK and Chuck Pattern from New York. Each artist has a skateboard for a blank canvas and the freedom to paint it in any way they want. The exhibition will be taking place at the Manhan Gallery and all the proceeds from sold work will go directly to the Human Rights Coalition.

August 27th - September 1st 2005
1042 ManHan Gallery, North hight street, Columbus, Ohio 43201

Semi Permanent London 05: UK

Antony Micallef showcases work in the LondonSemi Permanent book 05.

The Semi Permanent book accompanies a three day exhibition and conference at the Barbican centre in London. The Australian collective Design is Kinky has organized the event to promote and discuss the latest trends in a diverse range of artistic fields. The conference covers: Graphic design, broadcast, painting, photography, fashion, film, graffiti, animation and more.

"Outside the Guggenheim thinking about girls" features inside this book.

June 10th - 11tt 2005
Barbican Centre: London

Bon Magazine: Sweden

Antony Micallef features in a full page profile/interview for Swedish fashion based Bon Magazine. (Waiting for translation)

Interview by Johan Karlson.Published: June 2005. Issue 49

Empty Magazine: Australia

Australian Art based Empty magazine features artwork inside by Antony Micallef. Empty magazine is produced by the Design is Kinky team.

April 2005: Issue 3

Cork Street:London: UK

Antony Micallef features drawings in a group show at the Arndean Gallery in
Cork Street, London. 04 to 09 April 2005

The New York Times: USA

Antony Micallef talks about his recent success in a small article for the New York Times fashion magazine: T Style.

The British painter Antony Micallef likes to subvert pop culture in his work, which is then collected by pop-culture fixtures like Michael Stipe. ''In order to make it yours, you've almost got to drag it down and change it,'' Micallef says, ''degrade it in a sense.'' Micallef's dreamlike images, which the artist calls visual diaries, are culled from the works of old masters, fashion magazines, graffiti and Japanese cartoons alike. One sketch, ''Freaks, My Self and a Sex Object,'' in which Micallef wears a Puma T-shirt, caught the attention of the president of apparel for Puma. Micallef recently began collaborating on designs for the company, but says: ''I'd be jumping the gun to say I would become a fashion designer. I'd just love to have a go.''

Interview by Steffie Nelson. Published: March 13, 2005, Sunday

Island Defjam Records: USA

Island Defjam Records commissions Antony Micallef to produce a promotional CD cover for their new developing American artists. Artists include: Marc Broussard, Blue Merle and Courtney Jaye.

Released in Tower Records. USA. March 2005

Clapham Art Gallery: London

Antony Micallef has been invited to show his work in a group show at the Clapham art gallery, London. 23 Febuary to 19 March 2005

Afisha Magazine: Russia

Moscow style magazine Afisha invites Antony Micallef to illustrate the front cover for their special illustrated edition. Other works by Micallef also features inside. Over 50 other artists also contribute to this special 20th issue.

October Issue 2004.

Paris and London Le Book 2005

Antony Micallef features in Paris Le Book 2005. For 23 years in Paris, 10 years in New York, and 5 years in London. Le Book has been the bible of fashion, beauty, design, entertainment, publishing and advertising industries. Displaying the work of the most revered photographers, designers and artists of our time.

Puma Commission

Puma commissioned Antony Micallef to produce designs for limited edition trainers and hooded tops. The “design series” project commissioned artists from major cities around the world to create individual designs for apparel and footwear.

How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb: London: UK

This exhibition has been designed as a reaction to four years governed within a climate of fear. Antony Micallef was invited to take part in this protest against the Bush administration. Five other artists were involved in this London, Soho exhibition at the Alphabet gallery including Jamie Reed, Peter Kennard, Cat Picton phillips, Andrew Moore and Elina Jokipii.

Logo design by Antony Micallef.

October 28th - December 5th 2005

Oyster world fashion Magazine: Australia

Antony Micallef featured in Oyster Australian world fashion magazine. Issue 53. August/Sept 2004

A four page article including an interview with
Antony Micallef and collectors of his work.

Antony Micallef’s graphic laden, fleshy
figurative paintings take inspiration
from everything. Fragments of fashion,
music, cartoon characters, graphics
and popular culture are interwoven to
create urban landscapes for his
sensuous figures. The 28 year-old artist
has recently caught the attention of a 
few high profile art collectors., including
Michael Stipe, Jamie Catto from 
Faithless, and photographer/actress
Amanda de cadenet. Since winning
seconf prize in the BP Portrait Awards
in Britain. Micallef has been 
approached by Puma to design limited
edition trainers, and has been featured
in Blueprint and The Face magazines.
Lucia McCarthy caught up with the
Brighton-Based artist and some of his
fans (featured on the following pages),
to see what all the fuss is about.
Photography Kathryn Kaars

Please click here to read the Oyster article.

Native Weapon Magazine: London: UK

Antony Micallef featured in Native Weapon magazine Issue 3, August 2004)

Antony Micallef features in a five page spread along side 18 other artists including Faile, Bask, Jasper Goodall, Reggio Pedro and Will Barras.

Dazed and Confused Magazine Does Brighton

Antony Micallef feautured in Dazed and Confused magazine. (Vol2 Issue 16, August 2004)

"From holiday home of royalty and party capital of England, Brighton's latest
reign as a creative centre is only just beginning. Dazed met a few of the new breed that are making it happen"

Carnaby Street: London: UK

Antony Micallef has been invited by Native Weapon to show work at Kingly Court, Carnaby Street, London. He showcases his work along side 14 other artists. (Including members from the Scrawl Collective) The exhibition flaunts leftfield design and contemporary art. June 18 - July 5.

Subverted Pop: Brighton: UK

Antony Micallef has been invited to show work at the biggest exhibition of the Brighton Fringe festival 2004. He headlines alongside major artists such as
Banksy, Jamie Hewlett, Faile, James Cauty (former KLF frontman) and others. This will be the first time Micallef has shown in the city and the urban exhibition will
bring together over 20 artists. April 23-May 17, 2004 at the Brighton Fringe Basement, Argus Lofts, Kensington Street, Brighton BN1 4AJ.

California: USA

Antony Micallef invited to show work in San Jose,California. (Dec 05 to the 29 Jan 2004)

Over 70 artists from the U.S, England, France, Japan and Colombia are participating in this global exhibition. The A.D gallery in San Jose California will be hosting an exhibiton of miniature works no bigger than 8" square by each artist. The artists invited to exhibit their work all share urban themes in their subject matter and were invited based on their consistent artistic vision and contribution to contemporary culture.

Pure Brighton: London

'Pure Brighton' was a group exhibition showcasing the leading lights of the Brighton art scene. (22 August to the 10 sept 2003)

The popular event was held at the Catto Contemporary in Shoreditch, London. As well as seven others Antony Micallef was hand-picked by the underground Brighton magazine Pure to represent Brighton's finest in the contemporary art scene to be shown off in the capital. The exhibition which featured painting, photography and installation was an outstanding success. As a result of the popularity generated by the exhibition, Antony Micallef was featured and mentioned in various popular culture and fashion magazines such as Elle, Dazed and Confused, ID, Sleaze Nation and Pure magazine itself.

Semi Permanent: Australia

Antony Micallef was an invited artist to exhibit work in the Semi Permanent project.

Semi Permanent was a three day exhibition and conference showcasing different designers and visual artists from around the world. The project was set up by design team Design is Kinky and was held in Sydney, Australia. It consisted of over 45 different artists and was held on April 2003. Heart shaped girl features in the Semi Permanent book.

The Face Magazine: UK

"Just as he celebrates beauty and the beast within - the subversive dark
heart of pop and fashion - Antony shakes up art and the idea of
'portraiture', to"

Full page profile. Interview by Tom Calvocoressi
Jan 2003 Issue 72

Please click here to read the Face article

Blue Print Magazine front cover: UK

Antony micallef made the Front cover of March 2002, Blue Print Magazine. Which is Britains leading design publication for Architecture, design and contemporary culture.

New consumerism article by Ekow Eshun.

Perverse Pop: London: UK

The Perverse Pop exhibition launched in London with outstanding success and asked the question about the "New consumerism and why we stand for nothing". The Show consisted of eight different artists featuring BP portrait winners David Hancock, Antony Micallef and the cult grafitti artist Banksy. The show looked at contemporary counter culture and examines arts reaction to the celebration of consumerism and the media.

Micallef was featured in Art Review February Edition 2002 and Brighton's very own Pure magazine, February 2002 .The world of the Perverse Pop press engine also reached TV shows such as 'The Big Breakfast' and 'Nightlife'.

Please click here to read the Catto Contemporary catalogue

Art Review Magazine profile: UK

"The BP award was always an exhibition I wanted to get into. To me it represented recognition and success." And now he has it.

After the success of the BP Portrait award 2000 Charlotte mullins asks where did the inspiration for Glamour Pussy Tokyo come from?

Art Review November Issue 2000
Full page profile. Interview by Charlotte Mullins

Please click here to read the Art Review article

BP Portrait Award book: UK

This fully illustrated book is the first-ever publication on this prestigious award. Portraits illustrated include works by such prominent artists as Peter Edwards, Michael Clark, Antony Micallef and Philip Harris, While an introduction essay by Martin Gayford celebrates the achievements of the BP Portrait Award both in terms of the individual artists and in the context of contemporary portraiture.