Joseph Klibansky is a contemporary artist born in Cape Town, South Africa, in 1984. Raised in a creative family and moving to the Netherlands during his childhood, Klibansky grew up immersed in art, photography, and design. He studied business at a Dutch university before dedicating himself entirely to art, quickly establishing himself as one of the youngest and most innovative figures in the international contemporary art scene.
“City of Hearts (Study)”, clubbed for 1 558 GBP at Stockholms Auktionsverk.
Klibansky’s practice is characterized by a seamless blend of digital technology and traditional artistic techniques. He creates monumental paintings and large-scale sculptures that are both visually striking and conceptually layered, exploring themes of perception, identity, and the rapidly changing digital culture.
Digital Landscapes and Urban Visions
Klibansky’s work is rooted in the modern metropolis, often depicting surreal, dreamlike cityscapes that blend past, present, and future. Using hundreds of digitally layered images combined with acrylic paint and graphic techniques, he constructs vibrant, dynamic worlds that challenge the viewer’s sense of reality. His signature style—bright, saturated colors and a fusion of utopian and dystopian elements—reflects his fascination with the complexities of urban life and the possibilities of digital art.
“Leap of Faith (Edition, Gold Leaf)”
Sculpture, Recognition, and Global Impact
In addition to his paintings, Klibansky is renowned for his highly reflective bronze sculptures, which often feature playful, symbolic figures such as Pinocchio and animals. These works, realized with the aid of 3D printing and traditional casting, are exhibited in public spaces and prestigious venues worldwide. Klibansky’s art has been shown at major institutions such as Museum de Fundatie (Netherlands), Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti (Venice), and K11 Kunsthalle Guangzhou (China).