DEUS EX MACHINA — CRISTINA VERGANO

Cristina Vergano is known for her paintings that blend a classical style with fantastical, surrealistic content. She has received critical acclaim in ARTnews, Art in America, and The New York Times, among other publications. She was also featured, alongside Louise Bourgeois, Agnes Martin, and Yayoi Kusama, in the article, "Wise Buys: 50 Women Artists Worth Watching," published by Blouin Art+Auction.

Born in Milan, Italy in 1960, Vergano lives and works in New York. Her work has been exhibited in and collected by numerous museums, including the Parrish Art Museum and the Chicago Anthenaeum. She counts among her collectors Whoopi Goldberg, Robert and Cortney Novogratz, and Madonna.