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Whether it’s Yayoi Kusama’s infinite patterns, Maurizio Cattelan’s playful provocations, or Frida Kahlo’s deeply personal paintings, each artist has a story that shapes their work. 

Dive deeper into their world, uncover new perspectives, and see what makes their art so unforgettable.

MICHELANGELO (1475–1564): Serious, disciplined, and pushes to the limits to achieve greatness!

Michelangelo (yes, the Michelangelo) was an unstoppable force of the Italian Renaissance, mastering sculpture, painting, architecture, and even poetry. He’s the genius behind the breathtaking Pietà and David (not to mention the legendary Sistine Chapel ceiling). Born in 1475 in Caprese, Italy, he spent much of his life crafting masterpieces in Rome, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire the world. He lived to the impressive age of 88 (because, clearly, greatness takes time).

WHERE TO SEE HIS WORK?

Check out the infamous David - a towering It is a 14.0 ft marble statue depicting the Biblical hero David, represented as a standing male nude at the Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze (Florence, Italy). Don't miss the exciting upcoming exhibition Corpi Moderni (4 April 4 – 27 July 2025) at the Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia (Venice, Italy), exploring the conception of the human body that emerged in Renaissance Venice, spanning art, science, and material culture. 

YAYOI KUSAMA (b.1929): A dreamer, driven by an unstoppable need to create.

Yayoi Kusama (the queen of polka dots) is a visionary Japanese artist known for her immersive installations, bold use of repetition, and infinite patterns. Working across painting, sculpture, and performance, she has created some of the most recognisable artworks of the 20th and 21st centuries, including her famous Infinity Mirror Rooms. Born in Matsumoto, Japan, she moved to New York in the 1950s, where she became a key figure in the avant-garde scene before returning to Japan in the 1970s. Now in her nineties, she continues to create, proving that her artistic universe truly knows no bounds.

WHERE TO SEE HER WORK?

Luckily for you, Yayoi is the subject of a major European retrospective later this year at Fondation Beyeler in Basel (October 12, 2025 – January 25, 2026).  Her spotty creations are also on permanent display as part of the exhibition Modern Masters at MOCO Museum Barcelona and she has a jaw-dropping mosaic at Grand Central Madison terminal in New York City!

FRIDA KAHLO (1907 - 1954): Someone who wears their heart on their sleeve and channel personal experience into powerful expression.

Frida Kahlo (the master of self-expression) was a Mexican artist whose deeply personal paintings blend surrealism, folklore, and raw emotion. Best known for her striking self-portraits, she explored themes of identity, pain, and resilience, drawing from her own experiences with illness and heartbreak. Born in Coyoacán, Mexico, she defied convention both in life and art, becoming a cultural icon. Her tumultuous relationship with Diego Rivera and her fearless political voice only added to her legendary status. Decades after her passing, her work continues to captivate, proving that her legacy is as bold and unbreakable as she was.

WHERE TO SEE HER WORK?

It is your last chance to catch her work in Vital Signs: Artists and the Body at New York's MoMA, open until 22 February. This major exhibition reinterprets pieces from the museum’s collection, with artists investigating the body’s physical makeup—muscles, genes, hormones, scars, and bones—as well as expressions of desire and vulnerability. Frida Kahlo’s My Grandparents, My Parents, and I offers a unique take on lineage, presenting a family tree as a symbolic composition.

Meanwhile, Frida: Beyond the Myth—featuring 60 rarely seen works from Mexico—has been extended at the Dallas Museum of Art until 23 February due to popular demand. The exhibition continues its journey at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in April, offering more audiences the chance to experience Kahlo’s enduring legacy!

MAURIZIO CATTELAN (b. 1960): A rule-breaker with a mischievous streak, unafraid to challenge expectations.

Maurizio Cattelan (the art world’s great prankster) is an Italian artist known for his satirical, provocative sculptures that challenge power, authority, and the art world itself. From a life-sized Pope struck by a meteorite to a banana duct-taped to a wall, his works blur the line between humour and critique. Born in Padua, Italy, he started as a self-taught artist and quickly gained a reputation for his irreverent approach. Whether suspending taxidermy animals from ceilings or creating hyper-realistic sculptures of political figures, Cattelan keeps audiences guessing, proving that art can be as mischievous as it is meaningful.

WHERE TO SEE HIS WORK?

From June 2025, Maurizio Cattelan’s site-specific works will be on view at the historic Palazzo della Ragione in Bergamo as part of GAMeC’s exhibition programme Thinking Like a Mountain.

Elsewhere in Italy, in the heart of Milan’s financial district, a bold marble sculpture entitled L.O.V.E stands in Piazza Affari. At first glance, it’s simply a hand flipping the bird. But… look closer, the fingers are worn away, mimicking historical sculptures that are eroded over time.