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Medium: Offset Lithograph - Edition: 120 on Consort Royal 300gm paper; Signed with studio stamp and edition number on the reverse.

Marina di Massa by Massimo Vitali is a 1999 photograph presented as an offset lithograph, capturing a candid scene on an Italian beach. The composition reveals a sprawling seaside crowded with sunbathers and beachgoers, all scattered across a pebble-covered shore against the backdrop of a massive, nondescript building. Vitali’s work often explores themes of social behavior and human interaction in public spaces, with this piece providing a compelling snapshot of communal leisure. The seemingly ordinary setting juxtaposed with the architectural structure creates an atmosphere that feels both relaxed and subtly detached, encouraging viewers to consider the interplay between nature and man-made environments.

Massimo Vitali (Italy, 1944) is a contemporary photographer renowned for his large-scale, vibrant beach and public space scenes. His works capture human interaction and collective behavior with a documentary aesthetic, exploring themes of leisure, isolation, and societal norms. Vitali’s compositions are celebrated for their detail and sociological insight.

Massimo Vitali

Marina di Massa, 1999

Name: Marina di Massa, 1999
SKU: 6217
Price: 1560.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Photography

PhotographyPhotography is the process of creating an image on light sensitive materials. The image is produced by using a camera, which has a lens that focuses on light either reflected or emitted from an object. These visible wavelengths are used to reproduce the image seen.

Medium

Lithograph

Lithograph Lithography is a printing method based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. It can be used to print artwork or text onto paper or other suitable materials. Traditionally, an image was drawn with wax, fat, or oil onto a lithographic limestone surface or plate. Today, metal plates and other surfaces are also used in lithographic printing.

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Medium: Offset Lithograph - Edition: 120 on Consort Royal 300gm paper; Signed with studio stamp and edition number on the reverse.

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Photography is like a river with a thousand streams that never converge.
- Massimo Vitali

Massimo Vitali (b. 1944, Italy) is an Italian photographer known for his large-scale color photography that captures the complexities of contemporary social spaces. His work primarily focuses on public spaces like beaches, pools, and nightclubs, where he explores the interactions and behaviors of crowds from a distanced, often elevated perspective. Vitali's photographs are characterized by their meticulous detail and vibrant color palette, offering a cinematic view of leisure, consumerism, and the collective experience. His approach blurs the line between documentation and art, providing a critical yet engaging observation of modern life. Vitali's work has been exhibited internationally and is held in major collections such as the Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, making him a significant figure in contemporary photography. (Artist website)

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Contemporary art refers to avant-garde or innovative art created in the recent past or present day. The exact starting point of contemporary art varies depending on the institution, often tied to the founding year of museums or galleries that showcase the style. Contemporary art is characterized by its focus on current ideas, diverse media, and the exploration of new concepts and techniques.

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