Jacqueline Ditt, Fische (Pisces) (1985). Courtesy of universal arts Galerie Studio GmbH.
Jacqueline Ditt, Fische (Pisces) (1985). Courtesy of universal arts Galerie Studio GmbH.

The 12th and final sign in the zodiac calendar, Pisces, is represented by two fish swimming in opposite directions, embodying the pull between fantasy and reality that characterizes this sign. Those born under Pisces (February 19–March 20) are the most intuitive and empathetic of the zodiac—as the last house, Pisces has absorbed the experiences of all other 11 signs, making it the most emotionally complex.

Ruled by Neptune, which governs creativity and the dream realm, Pisces are natural-born artists. That said, it’s easy for this sign to get lost in waves of emotion or fantasy and avoid the task at hand. As collectors, Pisces will go out of their way to make sure artists are well supported, but their trusting nature means that they can rather easily be taken advantage of.

Famous Pisces artists include Kehinde Wiley, Piet Mondrian, Michelangelo, Rosa Bonheur, and Pierre-August Renoir. To celebrate the zodiac season, we’ve explored the Artnet Gallery Network to find artworks that celebrate the sensitive and imaginative qualities that define this sign.

 

Peter Maier
Pisces (2016)
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Peter Maier, Pisces (2016). Courtesy of Louis K. Meisel Gallery.

 

Alexis Rockman
Hudson Estuary (2011)
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Alexis Rockman, Hudson Estuary (2011). Courtesy of Sperone Westwater.

 

Hugo Wilson
Torment (2016)
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Hugo Wilson, Torment (2016). Courtesy of Judin Gallery.

Georg Meistermannm
Fisch erzählt (1949)
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Georg Meistermannm, Fisch erzählt (1949). Courtesy of Galerie Ludorff.

Laurie Simmons
Yellow Hair/Brunette/Mermaids (2014)
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Laurie Simmons, Yellow Hair/Brunette/Mermaids (2014). Courtesy of Salon 94.

 

Euro Rotelli
Silentium #7 (2013)
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Euro Rotelli, Silentium #7 (2013). Courtesy of Galerija Fotografija.

Sócrates
Inside Pool #1 (2020)
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Sócrates, Inside Pool #1 (2020). Courtesy of Eclectic Gallery.

Maria Filopoulou
Underwater Swimmers (2021)
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Maria Filopoulou, Underwater Swimmers (2021). Courtesy of Belgravia Gallery.

Chris Ofili
Night Kiss 5 (2019)
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Chris Ofili, Night Kiss 5 (2019). Courtesy of David Zwirner.

 

Keith Garcia
Gray Hill Green (2021)
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Keith Garcia, Gray Hill Green (2021). Courtesy of Deep Space Gallery.