Italy
The contemporary art scene in Italy is a testament to the nation's deep-rooted artistic tradition, vibrantly interacting with innovative expressions and global movements. Esteemed institutions, including Rome's MAXXI and Venice's Palazzo Grassi, not only present internationally acclaimed artists but also foster emerging talent. Pioneers like Maurizio Cattelan, recognized for his satirical sculptures, and Vanessa Beecroft, known for her immersive performance art, enrich the country's artistic panorama. Italy continues to be a beacon for contemporary art, with its art fairs such as Artissima in Turin, offering a global platform for artistic dialogue. Explore the richness of Italy's contemporary art on the Composition Gallery's website.
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ARTWORKS RELATED TO ITALY
Alighiero Boetti
Non parto non resto (Nove quadrati), 1979
Drawing / Watercolor
Watercolor
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Francesco Clemente
Reconciliazione, 1986
Limited Edition Print
Mixed Media
EUR 1,150
Piero Dorazio
Vortice, 1989
Sculpture / Object
Mosaic
EUR 2,000
Dadamaino
Il movimento delle cose, 1994
Drawing / Watercolor
Pen and ink
EUR 8,350
Piero Dorazio
Felt Collage, 1974
Limited Edition Print
Collage
EUR 6,875
Piero Dorazio
Untitled (Collage), 1974
Limited Edition Print
Collage
EUR 6,875
Giulio Paolini
Elea, 2009
Sculpture / Object
Assemblage
EUR 2,150
Giulio Paolini
Signore e Signori…, 1988
Limited Edition Print
Silkscreen
EUR 1,200
Enrico Baj
Catherine Henriette de Balzac d’Etrague Marquise de Verneuil, 1978
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
EUR 9,500
Enrico Baj
Catherine de Vivonne Marquise de la Brosse, 1972
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
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Sandro Chia
Elektra, 1995
Limited Edition Print
Mixed Media
EUR 2,650
Sandro Chia
Figure con albero, 1994
Sculpture / Object
Ceramic
EUR 7,350
Mario Merz
Senza titolo, 1991
Limited Edition Print
Mixed Media
EUR 1,600
Michelangelo Pistoletto
Alter Ego, 1984
Limited Edition Print
Screen-print
EUR 1,050
Massimo Vitali
Bari, 2003
Photography
C-Print
EUR 12,000
Mimmo Paladino
Scudo 3, 1999
Limited Edition Print
Mixed Media
EUR 2,600
Woodblock printing is a technique that uses a carved wooden surface to create an image on materials such as paper or cloth. Ink or paint is applied thinly to the carved surface, which is then pressed against the material to transfer the image. This method has been historically significant in various cultures for producing prints and textiles.
Monotype is a printmaking technique where an image is painted or drawn on a nonabsorbent, smooth surface, traditionally an etching plate of copper, but now also acrylic, zinc, or glass. The image is then transferred to paper using a printing press, creating a unique print. The first pressing removes most of the ink, making it difficult to produce additional prints with the same richness, resulting in a one-of-a-kind artwork.
Metalcut was a relief printing technique used primarily in Europe from around 1450 to 1540. The technique involved using thin metal plates. One method involved cutting or hammering away parts of the plate that were not intended to print, while the other method used engraving to create white lines on a black background.
