London-born Magnus is a prolific artist whose work threads the delicate line between subjects of life and death. Each artwork is the sum of many contradictions: evocative and glamorous yet eerily macabre. Combining Renaissance source material with his own distinct motifs and patterns, Magnus’ work hovers delightfully between styles. Magnus often explores the relationship between power and fragility through his work, juxtaposing these two states. Throughout his career, Magnus has built a broad and highly engaged global audience and his own celebrity following.
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London-born Magnus is a prolific artist whose work threads the delicate line between subjects of life and death. Each artwork is the sum of many contradictions: evocative and glamorous yet eerily macabre. Combining Renaissance source material with his own distinct motifs and patterns, Magnus’ work hovers delightfully between styles. Magnus often explores the relationship between power and fragility through his work, juxtaposing these two states. Throughout his career, Magnus has built a broad and highly engaged global audience and his own celebrity following.