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Sebastian Magnani Daily Bat – Vitamin D For Sale

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Sebastian Magnani - Daily Bat – Vitamin D, 2020, C-Print

Daily Bat – Vitamin D, 2020

C-Print

19 3/4 x 27 1/2 in | 50 x 70 cm

About this work

Even the Dark Knight needs his vitamin D. In Daily Bat – Vitamin D, Sebastian Magnani brings Batman out of the shadows and into warm, generous sunlight — a radical act for a figure so thoroughly associated with the night. The photograph catches the hero in a moment of simple physical pleasure, face tilted toward the light, the costume absorbing warmth it was never designed for. Magnani uses the incongruity to make a quiet argument: that even those who choose darkness are not immune to the pull of the sun. For acquisition inquiries, contact Guy Hepner gallery in New York.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2020
Medium
C-Print

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About the Daily Bat Series

Discover the Daily Bat series by Sebastian Magnani, a compelling collection that showcases the artist's distinctive vision and technical mastery. This expansive body of work includes iconic pieces such as Daily Bat – Test Drive, Wild Spirits, Morning Swish, Summertime, Bitter Sweet, Appreciation, Gymnastic, and Big Brother Is Watching You, alongside numerous other significant works.

The Daily Bat series represents a pivotal moment in Magnani's artistic practice, combining meticulous craftsmanship with conceptual depth. Each work within the series demonstrates the artist's ability to balance narrative complexity with visual sophistication, making them increasingly sought-after by serious collectors.

These works have established themselves as important acquisitions within contemporary art markets, reflecting both the artist's growing recognition and the enduring appeal of the series' thematic richness. Whether you're an established collector or discovering Magnani's work for the first time, the Daily Bat series offers substantial investment potential and aesthetic reward.

Available works from this significant series are available for purchase. Contact us to enquire about availability and pricing.

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Daily Bat – Vitamin D

About Sebastian Magnani

Sebastian Magnani is a Swiss photographer based in Zurich, born in a small village in Canton Valais. He discovered photography during an apprenticeship in media design in 2006 and spent the following five years working as a graphic designer and art director at an advertising agency before transitioning to photography full time in 2011.

Magnani is known for richly colored, intimately staged portraits that combine strong lighting with a cinematic sense of mood. His most recognized body of work reimagines a well known superhero character in quiet, everyday moments, unexpected downtime away from heroics, using contrast between the character's familiar presence and ordinary settings to explore themes of vulnerability, solitude, and the small pleasures of daily life. His background in advertising and design continues to shape the polish and precision of his compositions.

Magnani has collaborated with major international clients, including The New York Times, IWC Schaffhausen, and Apple, and his work has been exhibited across the United States, Australia, and Europe. He has also published photography books and received multiple international awards for his projects.

Guy Hepner works with collectors seeking Sebastian Magnani's vivid, narrative driven photography. Contact us to discuss available inventory or to inquire about upcoming releases.

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