"Some memories of the long periods of staying in the
Provence inspired me to paint this artwork."
 Franco Costa Franco Costa "Franco Costa paints with a style that arises from his palette
in great simplicity and wonderfully clear colours, [...]
immediately recognisable to everyone."






 "Either eucalyptus, [...] or poppies, all have their
own spirit and give the landscape its appearance." Franco Costa "Their multiple forms and colours
inspire me to paint them."
 Franco Costa "This image and the ones of San Valentino
are our very personal artworks."
 Franco Costa “I immediately thought of designing a globe."
 Franco Costa "In my pictures I always tried and hopefully also succeeded,
to reflect their special movements."
 Franco Costa "[...] It symbolises the agony of the Jews who were killed by
the inhuman terror of the Nazi extermination machinery."
 Franco Costa "Flowers – these creations always fascinate me again."
 Franco Costa "Particularly experiences of the
aborigines in Australia impressed me."
 Franco Costa "In my pictures I always tried and hopefully also
succeeded, to reflect their special movements."
 Franco Costa Artwork of eucalyptus flowers and leaves, showcasing delicate pink blooms and soft green foliage, emphasizing botanical beauty and natural simplicity Limited edition silkscreen 'Båstad – Paesaggio Svedese' (1978), 100 x 70 cm, by Franco Costa. The artwork captures the simplicity and serene beauty of Swedish landscapes, with clear colors, clean contours, and straight lines, reflecting both Costa's unique style and the tranquil essence of Sweden. "Limited edition silkscreen print 'Aix en Provence' (1976) by Franco Costa, featuring a geometric and vibrant depiction of rooftops and structures under a bright yellow sky." Colorful diptych painting of vibrant orange, yellow, and white poppies against an intense blue sky, inspired by Western Australia's landscape and aboriginal nature regeneration practices. Painted by Franco in his family home before its sale. Oil painting diptych titled 'Flying with Joshoua' (1982), created by Franco. The artwork features a stylized abstract sculpture, inspired by petrified whale bone, overlaid on the human form. Originating from Franco's visit to Alaska in the early 1980s, the piece reflects his Arte Vita style, with intricate textures, earthy tones, and dynamic shapes across two canvases (2x 85x130 cm). Poster for the 10th Gothenburg Scandinavium Horse Show (1977–1986), featuring a minimalist illustration of a rider in a red jacket jumping a horse over a pole, set against a pink background. Limited edition silkscreen 'Never More Holocaust' (1994), 100 x 70 cm, symbolizing the agony of Jews killed by Nazi terror. The painting was personally presented to Pope John Paul II, expressing both remembrance and hope for a better future through the imagery of flowers. Painting of orchids titled 'Remembering Western Australia' (1996), featuring vibrant green foliage and white flowers, artwork dimensions 70x100 cm Limited edition silkscreen 'Sour Grass' (1987), 70 x 50 cm, depicting the vibrant yellow flowers of Sour Grass emerging from burnt soil after a forest fire. Inspired by Aboriginal experiences in Australia, where nature flourishes again shortly after destruction, symbolizing resilience and renewal. Ski Acrobatic World Championship artwork by Franco Costa (1981), featuring dynamic skiing movements in vibrant colors, created for Volvo's sponsorship of sports events.

Franco Costa

Franco Costa painted life with bold strokes, turning sports, seas, and everyday moments into vibrant masterpieces.

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