Mario Schifano - Aereo d’argento

Mario Schifano – ‘Aereo d’argento’ (1997) silkscreen print

The extraordinary silkscreen print ‘Aereo d’argento’ (Silver Aeroplane) from 1997 is by the renowned Italian artist Mario Schifano, one of the most significant figures in European Pop Art. The work impressively combines modern visual language with a spirit of experimentation with materials. The textured silkscreen print, featuring enamel, lends the motif a special depth and a fascinating surface texture. The silver aeroplane becomes a central symbol of movement, progress and modern pop culture – themes that significantly characterise Schifano’s work.

The artwork is hand-signed, marked as a PA (Prova d’Artista) and bears a blind stamp, which underlines its authenticity and exclusivity. The combination of a limited edition and artistic technique makes this work particularly attractive to collectors of contemporary print art. With its clear, minimalist design language and characteristic Pop Art aesthetic, ‘Aereo d’argento’ is an expressive statement of modern art from the 1990s.

Product details

• Artist: Mario Schifano (1934–1998)
• Title: Aereo d’argento (Silver Aeroplane)
• Year: 1997
• Technique: Silkscreen print with enamel
• Signature: Hand-signed
• Edition: Limited edition
• Edition: PA (Artist’s Proof)
• Subject: Pop culture / Aeroplane
• Style: Pop Art
• Dimensions: 50 × 70 cm
• Frame: Framed with museum-grade glass, 54 × 72.5 cm
• Weight: approx. 0.5 kg
• Origin: Italy
• Period: 1990–2000
• Condition: Excellent condition

About Mario Schifano

Mario Schifano (1934–1998) was one of the most influential Italian artists of the post-war period and a key figure in European Pop Art. His works combine elements of mass culture with experimental techniques and a distinctive visual language. Schifano explored themes such as consumerism, the media, speed and modern society in depth. In doing so, he developed a visual language that oscillates between painting, photography and printmaking. His works have been exhibited internationally and have had a significant influence on the development of contemporary art. Today, he is regarded as one of the most important artists of the 20th-century Italian avant-garde.