Fucci is a Finnish-Canadian visual artist internationally recognized for his high-contrast post-pop paintings and sleek ligne-claire style illustrations. With his unique approach to contemporary art, he has firmly cemented his place among the most exciting artists in the art world today.
Fucci's formative years were marked by an unwavering commitment to creative exploration. He honed his skills as a graphic designer and later as an art director, immersing himself in the world of art and design. Despite early successes in these fields, he remained unfulfilled, driven by a creative vision that ultimately led him to the realm of visual art.
His early works deftly explored the intersection of pop art and graphic design, garnering critical acclaim. Fucci's artistic style is both refreshing and original, offering a surreal perspective on the all-too-common themes of sexual expression. With a bold and colorful approach, his minimalist works are thought-provoking and adventurous, proficiently touching upon taboo topics with wit and unexpected sophistication.
Based in Toronto, Canada, Fucci continues to produce new works that continuously push boundaries and challenge conventions. Fucci’s work has been featured in exhibitions across North America and Europe, earning him a reputation as a driving force in the world of visual art for years to come.
Selected Press
Issue #18, No Cure Magazine, March, 2019
Fucci: Get a Glimpse of the Mysterious Artist and his Erotic Art, Playboy Magazine, August, 2018
Bold Pop Illustrations That Blur The Line Between Passion And Perversion, Cultura Collectiva, July, 2017
Fucci Is The Toronto Artist Whose NSFW Illustrations Are Getting Gallery Attention, The Fader, December, 2016
7 People Influencing Canadian Style Today, Complex Magazine, December, 2016
Post-Pop Artist Fucci Talks Sexuality, Fashion And Instagram Likes, Konbini, September, 2016
Public Collections
Galerie S16, Montréal, Canada
Selected Group Exhibitions
2023
SCOPE Art Fair, Galerie S16, Miami, Florida
2022
CONTEXT, Art Miami, Galerie S16, Miami, Florida
2021
Beyond The Streets, Southampton, New York
CONTEXT, Art Miami, Galerie S16, Miami, Florida
2019
Emerging To Established, Krause Gallery, New York
2018
Hey Y'all, Only One Gallery, Toronto
2017
An Honest Farewell, Honest Ed’s, Toronto
Perplexities: Space, Form, and Image, Winsor Gallery, Vancouver
Art Rapture: Prohibition, 130 W 4th Ave, Vancouver
2016
Winter Wonderwalls II, Kimoto Gallery, Vancouver
Prints on Wood, Treason Gallery, Seattle
Summer '16, Project Gallery, Toronto
Tax Collection, Guy Hepner Gallery, New York
Art Rapture, 130 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Closing Ceremony, Tribeca Film Festival, Gotham Hall, New York
Solo Exhibitions
2023
Tsundoku, Galerie S16, Montréal
2017
Soup Du Jour, Only One Gallery, Toronto
2016
Yes!, The Viewing Room, Sheffield, United Kingdom
New People Make Me Nervous, Toronto