Curious Curation

Walking through Prabin Badhia's studio feels like a tactile journey through the evolution of portraiture itself. Here, the buttery richness of oil on canvas portraits gives way to the soft dustiness of charcoal drawings, while in the corner, something unexpected catches the light, the metallic gleam of iron nails carefully arranged to form human features. Each surface tells a different story, each texture speaks a different emotional language.
Through his mastery of textural painting, Prabin Badhia transforms texture into emotion, making each portrait a unique conversation between hand, material, and human expression. His work spans the classical foundations of figurative art while boldly stepping into contemporary innovation, representing the kind of artist who honors tradition while fearlessly exploring new possibilities. In the Bay Area's diverse art scene, Badhia stands as a bridge between worlds, honoring his Indian academic heritage while embracing American creative freedom.

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In the meticulous brushstrokes of extraordinary 60" oil paintings, we discover how the beloved West Highland White Terrier transforms from cherished companion to elite sporting champion. Working with museum-quality techniques on large-scale canvases, these exclusive artworks master the art of combining photorealistic animal portraiture with whimsical athletic storytelling.

They create hand-painted masterpieces that capture both technical precision and the gentle intelligence that makes Westies so universally adored. The "Westie Sports Series," featuring Formula 1 racing, Olympic fencing, and championship cycling themes, reflects Canvas & Bronze's commitment to commissioning original art that celebrates the profound bond between San Francisco's dog-loving community and their four-legged family members.

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In the flowing curves of Roberto de Fortino's hand-carved wood, we discover how the intimate embrace of tango becomes eternal through geometric simplification. Working from his Buenos Aires studio, this Argentine sculptor has mastered the art of distilling complex human emotion into essential forms, transforming single pieces of honey-toned wood into passionate dance moments frozen in time. His "Tango Argentina" sculptures, with their protective circular compositions and dynamic vertical poses, reflect Canvas & Bronze's dedication to uncovering artists who translate cultural heritage into contemporary artistic expression.

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Some objects offer more than function, they offer fascination. In a Swiss factory in Delemont, we discovered such a piece through the Wenger Giant. Born from the imagination of assembly worker Michel Champion, this wasn't meant to be practical, it was meant to be impossible. A knife where every tool speaks, every mechanism tells a story, and the engineering finds you as much as you find it.

This was not a manufacturing decision. It was a curatorial masterpiece.

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In the meticulous brushstrokes adorning each Napoleonic figure, we witness how traditional Italian craftsmanship transforms a simple game into theatrical storytelling. The Pacioni family of Nigri Scacchi, working from their Tuscan workshops in Lucca province, has spent generations perfecting the delicate art of hand-painting chess pieces that capture the drama of history's greatest battles. Their "Napoleone Imperatore" set, carved from Oxo Teak and finished with Carrara marble dust, embodies Canvas & Bronze's commitment to discovering artisan traditions that bridge functional beauty with cultural narrative.

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In the weathered marble faces of David and Goliath, we discover how ancient hands continue to speak across millennia. These two Tunisian votive heads, carved during the Punic-Roman period and discovered in the coastal village of Sidi Bou Said, carry within their stylized features the spiritual aspirations of people who lived centuries before us. Their journey from North African sanctuaries to a San Francisco gallery reflects Canvas & Bronze's belief that meaningful art transcends time and geography, creating new narratives while honoring ancient wisdom.

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What if science became art, and the periodic table was no longer a chart, but a playground for imagination? Daniel Allen Cohen’s Science of Art series does just that, elevating everyday passions like chocolate, wine, golf, and travel into witty, sculptural “elements” that blur the line between chemistry and culture. Each work is a clever invitation to rethink what we value, what we collect, and how art can transform the familiar into something extraordinary.

Discover how Daniel Allen Cohen’s vision reshapes the language of science and contemporary art.

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The best art acquisitions happen when you're not looking for them. Picture this: you're sipping coffee in a Prague café when sunlight catches a canvas leaning against the back wall, or you're navigating a São Paulo side street when a sculptor's workshop door swings open, revealing treasures that will never appear in any catalog. After 35 years of letting curiosity guide our footsteps across 25 countries, we've discovered that geography holds the secret to authentic collecting. Each piece in our collection carries passport stamps in its story. Not just the cultural DNA of its birthplace, but the electric moment when worlds collided and art chose its next chapter.

This is collecting without borders, where adventure becomes legacy.

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I grew up with an art print of the bridge by Van Gogh hung in our house. That painting was more than a masterpiece. It was special. It traced my happy childhood, becoming a silent witness to family dinners and countless ordinary moments that make up a life. When I think of home, I see that bridge.

This is the magic of Dutch art: it doesn't simply hang on walls, it weaves itself into the fabric of our lives. From Van Gogh's timeless bridges to hand-painted Delft tiles that carry centuries of tradition, Dutch masters understood something profound: the extraordinary lives within the ordinary. Our Dutch collection celebrates this heritage, bridging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary vision. These aren't just acquisitions. They're visual conversations that span generations.

Some discoveries transcend expectation, revealing hidden dimensions of place. In the labyrinthine streets of Old Town Rhodes, where white-washed cityscapes dominate gallery walls, we encountered something that stopped us in our tracks. A portrait in vibrant red, a woman's gaze so compelling it seemed to follow us even after we'd walked away. While tourists snap photos of iconic architecture, this artwork captured something far more elusive: the human presence behind Rhodes' pristine facades. Among countless paintings of buildings, we found a face that told the island's true story.

This wasn't just an acquisition. It was a visual conversation begun.

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In the vibrant brushstrokes of Terry McCue's canvases, we find a world where animals carry ancient wisdom and colors speak the language of spirit. The Ojibway artist, born at Curve Lake First Nation, transformed traditional Indigenous perspectives into bold contemporary visions that resonate across cultural boundaries. His wildlife paintings, pulsing with unexpected hues and quiet dignity, offer more than visual delight; they invite us into a worldview where everything exists in meaningful relationship.

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Some places offer more than inspiration, they offer connection. On a journey through Santiago, Chile, we found such a place in Las Condes. Nestled beneath the watchful peaks of the Andes, Los Dominicos Village (Pueblito Los Dominicos) felt less like a marketplace and more like a whisper from the past. A village where every wall speaks, every texture tells a story, and the art finds you as much as you find it.

This was not a buying trip. It was a curatorial discovery.

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