The seventh sign in the zodiac calendar, Libra is represented by a celestial set of scales often carried by a woman. Those born under this sign (September 23—October 23) thrive in collaboration with others and are extroverted, peace-loving compromisers. Libras in the art world are friendly with all the different cliques.
Libras make excellent curators, as they’re excellent at balancing competing interests and expectations. Collectors who are Libras will choose works that form a comprehensive and cohesive vision—no one-off purchases here! They’ll also want to support artists beyond finances alone. Libra artists, meanwhile, are known to be a bit moody when ideals and reality don’t meet. Famous artists who were Libras include Meret Oppenheim, Mark Rothko, and Caravaggio.
To celebrate Libra season, we’ve explored the Artnet Gallery Network to find works that celebrate the intelligence, balanced wit, and charm that define this zodiac sign.
Ugo Rondinone
Small Sun 1 (2019)
Adamar Fine Art
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Ugo Rondinone, Small Sun 1 (2019). Courtesy of Adamar Fine Art.
Kees van Dongen
Fille au Fleurs (1948)
Van der Vorst
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Kees van Dongen, Fille au Fleurs (1948). Courtesy of Van der Vorst.
Salvador Dalí
Libra (1967)
Peter Harrington
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Salvador Dalí, Libra (1967). Courtesy of Peter Harrington.
Mohammad Tabatabai
Sad Peace (2016)
Eran Gallery
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Mohammad Tabatabai, Sad Peace (2016). Courtesy of Eran Gallery.
Tim Best
Charmaine Suck Arm (2016)
Liliana Bloch Gallery
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Tim Best, Charmaine Suck Arm (2016). Courtesy of Liliana Bloch Gallery.
Jacqueline Ditt
Libra (Waage) (1991)
universal arts Galerie Studio GmbH
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Jacqueline Ditt, Libra (Waage) (1991). Courtesy of universal arts Galerie Studio GmbH.
Rainer Splitt
pouring on board (2017)
Galerie Klaus Braun
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Rainer Splitt, pouring on board (2017). Courtesy of Galerie Klaus Braun.
Evfrosina
Ifallil Metal (2021)
Boccara Art
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Evfrosina, Ifallil Metal (2021). Courtesy of Boccara Art.
A.R. Penck
Waage (1995)
Die Galerie
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A.R. Penck, Waage (1995). Courtesy of Die Galerie.