Boetti's work is celebrated for its exploration of duality, order, and chaos, often using everyday materials to challenge traditional notions of art. His most famous works include the embroidered world maps, known as "Mappa," created with the help of Afghan artisans, which reflect his interest in geopolitics and the collaborative process.
« It would be nice to be two people – one all aware and real, the other all dreamy and unconscious – who go hand in hand, without ever mingling. »
Alighiero Boetti
Boetti was fascinated by the interplay between the individual and the collective, a theme that runs throughout his diverse body of work, ranging from
sculpture and
installation to
drawing and
textile art. His innovative approach and intellectu
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Boetti's work is celebrated for its exploration of duality, order, and chaos, often using everyday materials to challenge traditional notions of art. His most famous works include the embroidered world maps, known as "Mappa," created with the help of Afghan artisans, which reflect his interest in geopolitics and the collaborative process.
« It would be nice to be two people – one all aware and real, the other all dreamy and unconscious – who go hand in hand, without ever mingling. »
Alighiero Boetti
Boetti was fascinated by the interplay between the individual and the collective, a theme that runs throughout his diverse body of work, ranging from
sculpture and
installation to
drawing and
textile art. His innovative approach and intellectual depth have cemented his place as a significant figure in 20th-century art. (
Artist website)
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