Ronan Dillon
FIREBALL, 2020
Hand-tufted, unsheared wall hanging rug
100% Irish sheep’s wool
Approx. 140 × 100 cm
Frame: Mertens Frames
Provenance:
Unruly Gallery
Vroom & Varossieau Collection

Invader

Alias ROM_39, 2010–2012

140 glass tiles

20 × 28 cm

Artist: Austyn Taylor

Title: Sam I Am

Year: 2025

Medium: Stoneware & pigment

Size: 61 × 31,8 × 16,5 cm // 24 × 12.5 × 6.5 in

Artist: Austyn Taylor

Title: Jimmy Bear

Year: 2026

Medium: Stoneware & pigment

Size: 27,9 × 22,9 × 10,2 cm // 11 × 9 × 4 in

Artist: Austyn Taylor

Title: All’s Fair In Love And War (Steven)

Year: 2025

Medium: Stoneware & pigment

Size: 15,2 × 24,1 × 7,6 cm // 6 × 9.5 × 3 in

Artist: Austyn Taylor
Title: Lorenzo
Year: 2026
Medium: Stoneware & pigment
Size: 48,3 × 43,2 × 25,4 cm // 19 × 17 × 10 in

Artist: Austyn Taylor

Title: There Is No Such Thing As A Fish

Year: 2026

Medium: Stoneware & pigment

Size: 63,5 × 53,3 × 29,2 cm // 25 × 21 × 11.5 in

Artist: Javier Calleja
Title: Third Time Lucky
Publisher: Avant Arte
Year: 2022
Medium: Hand-finished etching with pencil and watercolour
Edition: 70
Signed and numbered by the artist
Certificate of Authenticity included

Third Time Lucky is a captivating hand-finished edition by Spanish contemporary artist Javier Calleja, published by Avant Arte. Widely recognized for his distinctive wide eyed characters and ability to transform simple imagery into emotionally engaging artworks, Calleja has established himself as one of the most sought-after contemporary artists of his generation.

In Third Time Lucky, Calleja presents a group of his instantly recognizable figures accompanied by a playful and optimistic message. The composition reflects the artist’s signature balance between innocence, humour, and subtle human emotion. Beneath the apparent simplicity lies a universal narrative about hope, perseverance, and the belief that success often comes after multiple attempts.

What makes this edition particularly desirable among collectors is its hand-finished nature. Each print has been individually enhanced by the artist, ensuring that every example possesses unique characteristics and subtle variations. This personal intervention creates a stronger connection between the artist and the artwork, positioning the edition somewhere between a traditional print and an original work on paper.

Born in Málaga, Spain, Javier Calleja has gained international acclaim for his instantly recognizable visual language. His works have been exhibited globally and are held in numerous private collections across Europe, Asia, and the United States. Combining influences from contemporary illustration, pop culture, and fine art, Calleja creates artworks that appeal to both seasoned collectors and a new generation of contemporary art enthusiasts.

Published in a limited edition by Avant Arte, Third Time Lucky represents an excellent example of Calleja’s celebrated practice. Its rarity, hand-finished details, and strong international demand make it one of the most desirable releases from the artist’s collaboration with the publisher.

Images by Avantarte

Brian Calvin
Ascending Line-up
2022
Archival pigment print on cotton paper
90 x 76,5 cm // 35 3/8 x 27 1/2 in
Edition of 75 + 10APs
Signed and numbered on the front

Brian Calvin (b. 1969, Visalia, California) is internationally recognized for his distinctive approach to contemporary portraiture. Living and working in Los Angeles, Calvin has developed a unique visual language characterized by bold outlines, vibrant color palettes, flattened compositions, and enigmatic figures that exist between representation and abstraction. His instantly recognizable paintings have been exhibited worldwide and are held in important private and institutional collections.

Ascending Lineup is a compelling example of Calvin’s celebrated aesthetic. The composition presents a rhythmic arrangement of stylized faces, creating a visual dialogue between individuality and collective presence. Through subtle variations in expression, color, and form, Calvin transforms a simple grouping of figures into a sophisticated exploration of identity, perception, and human connection.

The work reflects the artist’s fascination with reducing portraiture to its essential elements while maintaining a remarkable psychological depth. The elongated composition and repetition of faces create a sense of movement and progression, echoed in the title Ascending Lineup. Viewers are invited to project their own narratives onto the figures, a characteristic that has become one of the defining strengths of Calvin’s work.

Released by Almine Rech Editions in 2022, this archival pigment print exemplifies the artist’s ability to translate his highly sought-after paintings into a refined edition format. Combining strong visual impact with museum-quality production, Ascending Lineup represents an important opportunity to acquire a work by one of the most influential contemporary figurative artists of his generation.