Riccardo Nannini aka Cane comes from a working-class family in Toscana. Growing up in his grandparents' countryside, he was also addicted to drugs. In the turbulent Italian society of the 1990s (corruption, debt, high crime rates), Riccardo was a teenager who expressed his thoughts through surreal and rebellious comics. His creative journey began in 2014, and he presented his first exhibition under the pseudonym Cane with the title "Between Egypt and Indonesia." The nickname Cane (Sugarcane) shares a similarity with the ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes (in Italian, "cane" means "dog"). Intrigued by anthropology, much of his work draws inspiration from social issues such as migration and race. Influenced by Italian comic masters Andrea Pazienza and Benito Jacovitti, as well as Flemish painters Bosch and Bruegel the Elder, Cane's creations embody a popular surrealistic style. His artworks often feature elements like green aliens and people from diverse cultures, constructing magical and realistic open-ended narratives. Cane's creations invite various interpretations, and his artistic medium extends beyond canvases, as his graffiti can be found on the streets of Europe. He is an artist deeply rooted in street art and contemporary culture, bringing a strong foundation of street art to his work.
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
A Birthday Party 生日派對, 2022
Acrylic on canvas
114 x 195 cm (44.88 x 76.77 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
A Sunday in the village 村裡的星期日, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
80 x 80 cm (31.5 x 31.5 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
Bananas Blood 香蕉血, 2018
Acrylic on canvas
61 x 50 cm (24.02 x 19.69 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
Cupcake, old telephone and a Koons sculpture 紙杯蛋糕、舊電話和昆斯雕塑, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
60 x 90 cm (23.62 x 35.43 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
Hello Kitty, donut and greek vase Hello Kitty、甜甜圈和希臘花瓶, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
60 x 90 cm (23.62 x 35.43 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
It’s a wonderful life 美好的人生, 2019
Acrylic on canvas
60 x 90 cm (23.62 x 35.43 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
Kaws, rubik cube and a strawberry Kaws、魔術方塊和草莓, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
60 x 90 cm (23.62 x 35.43 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
More is better 越多越好, 2023
Acrylics on canvas
100 x 100 cm (39.37 x 39.37 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
More than 800 years have passed but the struggle between Guelphs and Ghibellines continues # 1 800 多年過去了，但圭爾夫派和吉伯林派之間的鬥爭仍在繼續 #1, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
100 x 73 cm (39.37 x 28.74 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
More than 800 years have passed but the struggle between Guelphs and Ghibellines continues # 2 800 多年過去了，但圭爾夫派和吉伯林派之間的鬥爭仍在繼續 #2, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
100 x 73 cm (39.37 x 28.74 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
More than 800 years have passed but the struggle between Guelphs and Ghibellines continues # 3 800 多年過去了，但圭爾夫派和吉伯林派之間的鬥爭仍在繼續 #3, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
100 x 73 cm (39.37 x 28.74 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
More than 800 years have passed but the struggle between Guelphs and Ghibellines continues # 4 800 多年過去了，圭爾夫派和吉伯林派間的鬥爭仍在繼續#4, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
100 x 73 cm (39.37 x 28.74 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
Non Ce Niente Da Fare 無事可做, 2023
Acrylic on canvas
100 x 100 cm (39.37 x 39.37 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
Pepsi, skull and Pikachu 百事可樂、骷顱頭和皮卡丘, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
60 x 90 cm (23.62 x 35.43 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
Playing card with friends 跟朋友玩牌, 2022
Acrylics on canvas
100 x 100 cm (39.37 x 39.37 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
Pool party with cats 與貓一起舉辦泳池派對, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
80 x 80 cm (31.5 x 31.5 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
Souvenir from the jungle 來自叢林的紀念品, 2019
Acrylic on paper
42 x 52 cm (16.54 x 20.47 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
The party of no Saint 無聖人的派對, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
90 x 130 cm (35.43 x 51.18 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
The tragedy of not being aware, 2020
114 x 162 cm (44.88 x 63.78 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
Three Wirdos 三個怪胎, 2022
Acrylics on canvas
100 x 100 cm (39.37 x 39.37 in)
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
Yellow vs Purple, no matter the reason of the fight 黃色對決紫色 無原因的鬥爭, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
97 x 195 cm (38.19 x 76.77 in)
About the artist
Riccardo Nannini a.k.a. Cane
Italy
b. 1980
