Red Rain, 2022

Alberto Biasi (b. 1937, Italy) is an Italian artist and a pioneering figure in the Kinetic Art movement, a branch of Op Art that emerged in the mid-twentieth century. Biasi was instrumental in blending traditional and non-traditional materials to create vibrant, geometric, and multi-dimensional artworks that challenge the viewer’s perception. His optically dynamic pieces, often using materials like PVC strips, engage the viewer in a unique way, inviting them to interact with the artwork and create their own interpretation. In the 1960s, Biasi co-founded the "Gruppa Enne" art movement in Italy, which paralleled other movements like America's "Anonima Group" and Germany's "Zero Group." These movements focused on retinal art and optical principles that came alive for each viewer, moving beyond flat, still, or sculptural elements. Biasi’s work remains significant over his half-century career, with his "Unlimited Perception" series spanning from the 1970s to the present. His works are showcased in prestigious institutions such as MACBA in Buenos Aires, The Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice and Museo El Barrio in New York. Biasi continues to be celebrated for his contributions to Kinetic Op Art, offering viewers a complex and modern way to experience art.(Artist website)