Ton is a self-taught artist who paints realistically, but from a different reality. His work has been exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Louvre in Paris, the Kunsthal in Rotterdam, the Triennale di Milano Design Museum, the Superstudio during Milan Design Week, Moscow Design Week, Shenzhen Design Week, the Museum of Bags and Purses in Amsterdam, the Dutch Shoe Museum, the Mauritshuis in The Hague, and now the Danubiana Museum. Ton is also active in the world of design. Prominent figures in the design world are fans of his creations, including renowned Italian designers Alessandro Mendini (RIP) and Alessandro Guerriero, both known from the world-famous Studio Alchimia. Ton has a unique talent for transforming everyday objects into works of art.A brief selection: high heels for Paris, a Louis Vuitton bag, a Michael Kors bag, sneakers and shoes, Nike balls, bicycles, a Fender Stratocaster guitar, and more. One of his most iconic pieces is the “Ton Pret Ferrari Art Car,” a hand-painted Ferrari 355 GTS. Known as the fastest artwork in the Netherlands, it is currently driving around New York. Cavallino Magazine, the official Ferrari magazine, published a 25-page feature on Ton, placing his car alongside the Art Cars of legends like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring.Ton’s work has also been featured in numerous publications, including Financieel Dagblad, Algemeen Dagblad, Holland Herald (KLM), The Dubai National, J & T Magazine De Librije, Qualis Magazine, Runway Magazine Paris, TAGS Magazine Italy, Vedere Magazine, Landlife Magazine, Gulf Magazine, FFDesigner Magazine, AM Magazine, Churn Magazine USA, Pravda Magazine, Zorana Creative Room, art books, and many more.
Ton Pret is a Dutch self-taught artist (born in1958, started in 2005) who does not follow the masses and is not guided by styles or trends, but simply follows his own course and this results in his colorful and unique style. Ton translates the reality of life into the reality of his inexhaustible imagination. Ton believes that his art should be accessible and understandable to everyone, whereby it should stimulate people’s imagination. His work can be seen in museums, but can also be found in company and private collections. The Dutch collector and art patron of the Danubiana -Gerard Meulensteen- is also a fan of his art and became a friend. Ton does not limit himself to just paintings, but has also transformed various objects into pieces of unique art and make also various design; beloved by great Italian designers and architects. Ton works a lot in Italy and won several Italian prices.
