Bonalumi, Agostino | Senza titolo, 1990 — available on Composition Gallery

// Senza titolo by Agostino Bonalumi, created in 1990, is a bronze sculpture that reflects the artist's interest in form, tension, and the manipulation of materials to evoke a sense of movement. The piece features a rectangular shape with its surface distorted as if stretched and pulled from within, creating an illusion of elasticity despite the solid bronze medium. This tension between material and form highlights Bonalumi’s unique approach to three-dimensional art, where abstract shapes invite viewers to ponder the invisible forces acting upon them. This sculpture combines a polished finish with soft contours, lending it both a dynamic presence and an understated elegance, characteristic of Bonalumi's sculptural work.

Agostino Bonalumi (Italy, 1935–2013) was a key figure in post-war Italian art, known for his 'extroflexed' canvases that push painting into three dimensions. Associated with the Spatialist movement, his innovative works combined geometric precision with dynamic forms, redefining the boundaries between painting and sculpture.

Agostino Bonalumi

Senza titolo, 1990

Name: Senza titolo, 1990
SKU: 5506
Price: 3750.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

Sculpture / Object

Sculpture / ObjectA sculpture is a three-dimension object made using any one of the basic sculpting processes. These include carving, casting, constructing or modeling. Carving materials may be bone, ivory, stone or wood. Modeling and casting use clay or wax, while constructions glue materials together.

Medium

Bronze

BronzeBronze is a metal alloy made primarily of copper and tin, with a typical modern composition of 88% copper and 12% tin. Over time, bronze develops a patina, a surface color that often turns deep green due to oxidation. Large bronze objects, such as sculptures, are typically made in foundries. Bronze is valued for its durability and has been widely used throughout history for art, tools, and weapons.

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Edition of 45

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I work with great trust in the processes of painting.

- BONALUMI, Agostino

Agostino Bonalumi (b. 1935 Italy, d. 2013 Italy) was an Italian artist renowned for his contributions to abstract art and shaped canvas techniques. A key figure in the post-war Italian avant-garde, Bonalumi is best known for his "extroflections," a technique in which he shaped and manipulated canvases to create three-dimensional reliefs that extend beyond the traditional flat surface. His work is characterized by a rigorous exploration of form, space, and light, often using monochromatic palettes to emphasize the play of shadows and the tactile quality of the canvas. Bonalumi was associated with the Zero movement and worked alongside artists like Enrico Castellani and Piero Manzoni, with whom he shared a fascination for breaking the boundaries between painting and sculpture. His innovative approach to surface and form has been widely recognized, with his works being exhibited in major art institutions such as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. (Artist website)

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What is the Zero Movement?

ZERO was an art movement founded by Otto Piene and Heinz Mack, aiming to develop into a large international and cross-border movement. The name ZERO originated from a magazine founded by Heinz Mack in 1957, which became a platform for the group's ideas. The magazine was published for several years before ceasing in 1967. The ZERO movement sought to create a new beginning in art, emphasizing light, space, and movement, and became influential in post-war European art.

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