Fanelli caffe 22, 2022 _{An Acrylic on Canvas, Realism, Painting}

Painted in acrylic on a large 100 x 70 cm surface, this lively work captures a moment outside the iconic café in Soho, where people pass, linger, talk, and sip beneath a bold red neon sign. The composition buzzes with motion—figures in mid-step, a dog at heel, the glow of sunlight across buildings, and conversations tucked behind checkered tablecloths.

Rendered in a figurative pop-realism style, Barberio’s meticulous brushwork and vivid palette blend city energy with everyday poetry. The scene feels cinematic yet familiar, reminding viewers of the beauty in ordinary, unposed life. Pops of red, green, and yellow signal not just traffic lights, but urban vibrancy itself.

A self-taught artist inspired by graffiti, American pop culture, and digital design, Marco Barberio distills street culture into timeless painted stories. Fanelli Caffe 22 is ideal for living rooms, studios, cafés, or creative spaces that embrace movement, culture, and the charm of the city that never sleeps.