Callen Shaub
Callen Schaub, born in 1990 in Toronto, Canada, is a Canadian abstract artist known for his spectacular paintings created using spinning machines, trapezes, and pendulums. After co-founding Project Gallery in Toronto, he fully dedicated himself to his practice in 2016, launching his immersive studio and producing performances, viral videos, and monumental works. Based in Montreal, he has presented over 125 live shows and 10 solo exhibitions.
As the creator of the “Fake Art” movement, he champions an accessible, expressive, and authentic approach. With over 7 million followers on Instagram and TikTok, he collaborates with major international brands (YSL, Coca-Cola, Adobe, Levi’s, etc.) and continues to inspire audiences worldwide with his energy, colors, and participatory vision of art.
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Manawaroa
2025
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 305 x 140 cm
“Manawaroa” is a Māori word meaning stamina, tenacity, courage, perseverance, resilience, and fortitude. “Manawa” means heart, the seat of our affections. “Roa” means long.
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