Richard Ahnert
TORONTO
Richard Ahnert is an award-winning artist known for his anthropomorphic characters that explore intimate, emotional narratives of contemporary life. Full of light and depth, his naturalistic work draws on classical storytelling with satirical twists, setting moods that are at once playful and solemn, epic and lighthearted, mirroring the complexity of what it means to be human (and animal) in the world today.
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Ahnert studied Technical Illustration and Graphic Design at York University and Seneca College. His work is exhibited and collected around the world and has been heavily featured in print and digital publications. Ahnert began showing with Arch Enemy Arts in 2017 and hosted his fourth solo feature with the gallery in 2026.
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"CREATURE OF HABIT" (September 2023) • SOLD OUT
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"DATE NIGHT" (February 2021)​
Catalog of works.
Below is a list of all works from solo and group exhibitions. Any pieces marked with a red dot have been sold.
"Full Moon Hoodies" (2022) oil on canvas 12" x 16" framed to 13.5" x 17.5" $1100 USD
"The Fourth" (2017) oil on Cotton Duck Canvas Rigid Panel 24 x 24" framed to 26 x 26" $2,400 USD
"Contemplation" 2024 Oil on Canvas 12" x 16" framed to 14.25" x 18.5" sold
"Polar Dip" 2024 Oil on Canvas 19.75" x 16" framed to 21.25" x 17.25" sold
"Peeper" 2024 Oil on Canvas 24" x 18" framed to 25.5" x 19.25" sold
"Crackin" 2024 Oil on Canvas 16" x 20" framed to 18" x 22" sold
"Cheesels" 2024 Oil on Canvas 16" x 16" framed to 17" x 17" sold
"Fifty" (2023) oil on canvas 18" x 24" sold
"Fish Stitch" 2024 Oil on Canvas 14" x 18" framed to 16" x 20.25" sold
"Port of Call" (2020) oil on canvas 25.7" x 20" x 1.5" (framed) $2000 USD
"Windmaker" (2023) oil on canvas 30" x 24" $3600 USD
"Too Close" (2023) oil on canvas 14" x 18 $1250 USD
"Tools of The trade" (2023) oil on canvas 20" x 16" framed to 22" x 18" (in vintage frame) $1900 USD
"Dog Days" (2018) oil on canvas 16 x 16" framed to 18 x 18" $980 USD
"Snack Attack" (2023) oil on canvas 16" x 20" $1650 USD
"River Break" (2023) oil on canvas 18" x 24" $2200 USD
"Rough Night" (2023) oil on canvas 18" x 24" $2200 USD
"Sail On" (2023) oil on canvas 14" round $960 USD
"No Good" (2023) oil on canvas 30" x 40" $5900 USD
"One More Smoke" (2021) oil on canvas 8" x 10" SOLD
"Ritual" (2021) oil on canvas 12" x 16" SOLD
"Call Waiting" (2021) oil on canvas 20" x 16" SOLD
"Last Train" (2021) oil on canvas 12" x 16" SOLD
"Birds & Bees" (2021) oil on canvas 8" x 10" SOLD
"Air Raid" (2022) oil on canvas 18" x 24" framed $2200 USD