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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The New Face of Art” is a common card of the Italian Memes pack, number 180 of the collection, and the 166th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “The New Face of Art” meme mean?
People use it to introduce something very modest with comic grandeur, or to mock artistic pretension. For those who saw the interview, the phrase instantly calls up the Diprè and Paniccia pair.
Where does the “The New Face of Art” meme come from?
According to English Wikipedia, Andrea Diprè’s interview with the painter Osvaldo Paniccia went viral. Several channels uploaded the footage, for example “Il nuovo volto dell’Arte: Osvaldo Paniccia” and “Il critico d’arte prof. Andrea Diprè presenta l’artista Osvaldo Paniccia”. A University of Turin study also mentions the video among Italian viral phenomena. Its success comes from the mismatch between the solemn vocabulary and the replies.
How to use the “The New Face of Art” meme
- My nephew showed me his drawing: behold il nuovo volto dell’arte.
- I presented my DIY job at the office, greeted by an il nuovo volto dell’arte.
- He posted a blurry photo captioned il nuovo volto dell’arte.
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The “The New Face of Art” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Italian Memes pack |
| Fame | 40/100 · #166 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “The New Face of Art” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The New Face of Art comes out of the Italian Memes pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Who presents Osvaldo Paniccia?
Andrea Diprè, an Italian art critic and video maker, in an interview that went viral.
Where can I watch it?
On YouTube, where several channels uploaded the interview under similar titles.
Why is it funny?
Because of the contrast between the solemn introduction and the artist’s answers.
How do I get the The New Face of Art meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The New Face of Art” is a common card of the Italian Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the The New Face of Art card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Il nuovo volto dell’Arte: Osvaldo Paniccia (YouTube) · Andrea Diprè (Wikipedia en anglais) · checked on November 5, 2026.
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