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Aquatint on paper - Published by Giorgio Upiglio, Milano

Folla by Enrico Baj, created in 1985, is an aquatint print that captures a chaotic and expressive crowd of distorted faces. The composition uses exaggerated features and a vivid palette dominated by reds and whites to emphasize the emotional intensity of the scene. Each face displays varied expressions ranging from shock to contemplation, embodying a sense of disarray and individuality within the collective. Baj's signature style combines abstraction and surrealism, creating a dynamic and almost unsettling atmosphere. Published by Giorgio Upiglio in Milan, this work exemplifies Baj's exploration of human behavior and society.

Enrico Baj (Italy, 1924–2003) was a visionary artist and writer associated with the Nuclear Art and CoBrA movements. Known for his satirical works, Baj used materials like fabric and found objects to critique authority and societal norms. His vibrant, surrealist-inspired pieces, including his iconic Generals series, continue to captivate with their humor and political edge.

Enrico Baj

Folla, 1985

Name: Folla, 1985
SKU: 11125
Price: 2500.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Aquatint

AquatintIntaglio is a printmaking technique where the artist creates marks on a metal plate that hold ink or dye. The inked plate is then pressed onto paper, transferring the ink to the sheet. This process can be repeated multiple times depending on the technique. Intaglio methods, such as etching, often involve applying a mordant (acid) to the metal plate to create the design. Intaglio encompasses various techniques, including engraving, etching, and drypoint.

Edition

Edition of 100 + V

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Aquatint on paper - Published by Giorgio Upiglio, Milano

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Only fun can validly oppose the system.
- Enrico Baj

Enrico Baj was an artist whose work spanned a number of fields, including printing, sculpture and painting – Baj was heavily associated with both the surrealist and dada movement; he was also involved with the CoBrA movement and worked alongside fellow progressive artists such as Yves Klein, Marcel Duchamp and the novelist, Umberto Eco. Alongside Asger Jorn, Baj founded the Movimento Nucleare – a reaction from various artists to the use of nuclear power - following the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Unlike abstract art, this movement was blatantly political; Baj had a long-standing disdain for the militarism of the time and rejected the authorities that ruled – a lot of his early work openly criticised current political affairs. Among his best-known outputs is Generals, a series of bizarre characters that have been made from various found objects including medals and belts.

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Enrico Baj

Folla, 1985

80 x 120 cm

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