American Folk Art Museum

Louis Venturelli

Matte acrylic on Belgian linen set in c. 1920 Tramp Art  frame

14 x 16 x 1.5 inches

2024

About Louis Venturelli: 
Louis Venturelli is an American abstract artist born and raised in New York City. His current series, inspired by museums throughout the world, explores the relationships, impressions, and memories we have with cultural institutions and objects of artistic expression. Through his work, Venturelli employs color and composition to create powerful artistic experiences. Since establishing his practice in 2020, his work has graced the pages of renowned publications such as Vogue, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and found a notable home in The Moore Hotel located in Chelsea, New York. Venturelli's paintings transcend visual representation, offering a compelling exploration of the enduring dialogue between viewers, cultural institutions, and the essence of artistic expression.