A curation by Giacomo Pirozzi, Owner at Tobian Art Gallery - For centuries, artists have celebrated dogs as loyal companions, guardians, and symbols of devotion. From Renaissance portraits where they appear at their owners’ side to 19th-century hunting scenes and even the playful canines of Pop Art, dogs have always held a beloved place in the visual arts. This curated series, Dogs, Our Best Friends, gathers contemporary paintings by international artists who portray dogs not merely as subjects but as members of our families — witnesses to our joys, confidants in our solitude, and constant presences in our daily lives. The works reveal a spectrum of moods: tender, joyful, humorous, sometimes wistful — a reminder of how deeply these animals shape our emotions and our stories. In celebrating dogs, these paintings also celebrate the enduring bond between humans and their most faithful companions.