Markus Hugo Wanger

Markus Hugo Wanger is an Austrian‑born artist based in Occitanie, France. His practice explores color, structure, and spatial harmony through works that bridge painting and sculpture. Wanger is the originator of 3D‑Structuralism, a patented painting process developed and refined in his studio, in which layered oil and acrylic build tactile, architectural reliefs of light and hue. Drawing on Goethe’s color studies and affinities with Turner, Monet, and Itten, he composes balanced chromatic triads to evoke energy, resonance, and equilibrium. Over recent decades, Wanger has exhibited across Europe, China, and the United States, and his works have entered private and public collections. Publications include books and essays on 3D‑Structuralism. Ongoing studio research and exhibition projects translate landscapes, urban architectures, and cultural memory into contemporary abstraction. Works are hand‑signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Markus Hugo Wanger’s artistic development is defined by a rigorously independent course of global study and direct, personal engagement with the world’s artistic heritage. Rather than following traditional academic routes, Wanger pursued a self-initiated formation—spending years immersed in the study of masterpieces, techniques, and contemporary discourses through extensive travel in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. His disciplined exploration of leading museums, studios, and vibrant artistic communities became the crucible for his own visual language.

This intentional, research-driven journey—fueled by curiosity and commitment to original creation—culminated in the invention of 3D‑Structuralism, a patented painting process now internationally recognized for its innovative and distinct approach. Wanger continues to share this method through public workshops and outreach, championing the belief that knowledge developed through open, lifelong inquiry drives artistic innovation.

In Wanger’s practice, the absence of formal boundaries enabled a synthesis of diverse influences, leading to authentic breakthroughs in contemporary abstraction. His career exemplifies how independently cultivated mastery—grounded in discipline, critical anal...

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Villemur-sur-Tarn, Tour de Défense, France – "Symphonie des Couleurs" (Group, 2025)

Domaine de Montjoie, Toulouse, Monuments de France, France (2024)

Espace Culture, Gaillac, France – "L’Instant Fluide" (2024)

Salon 8. Art3f, Toulouse, France (2024)

Automnale des Arts, Fronton, France – Guest of Honour and Jury (2023, 2022)

Château de Capdeville, Fronton, France – with sculptor Joel Bartz (2023)

Shanghai Art Fair, China – Represented by LDX-Gallery, Beijing (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008)

Art Taipei, Taiwan – Represented by LDX-Gallery (2011)

INTA Art Show, Moscone Center, San Francisco, USA (2011)

Affordable Art Amsterdam, Netherlands – Represented by Galerie Artodrome, Berlin (2011, 2010)

Songzhuang Art Festival, Beijing, China (2010)

Museé Schattenburg, Feldkirch, Austria (2014)

Artexpo New York, USA (2009, 2008, 2001)

Bridge Art Fair, The Waterfront, New York, USA (2009)

CIGE Art Fair Beijing, China (2009)

Art Expo New York, USA – Patented Art Presentation (2001)

EFTA, Brussels, Belgium – "Structuralisme 3D" (2001)

Galerie Artestade, Vaduz, Liechtenstein – Solo shows and 3D-Structuralism debut (2000–2002)

Various major group exhibitions in Europe (1995–2025)