Italy

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.

Il movimento delle cose

Dadamaino

Il movimento delle cose, 1994

Drawing / Watercolor

Pen and ink

EUR 8,350

Felt Collage

Piero Dorazio

Felt Collage, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Collage

EUR 6,875

Untitled (Collage)

Piero Dorazio

Untitled (Collage), 1974

Limited Edition Print

Collage

EUR 6,875

Elea

Giulio Paolini

Elea, 2009

Sculpture / Object

Assemblage

EUR 2,300

Signore e Signori…

Giulio Paolini

Signore e Signori…, 1988

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 1,250

Catherine Henriette de Balzac d’Etrague Marquise de Verneuil

Enrico Baj

Catherine Henriette de Balzac d’Etrague Marquise de Verneuil, 1978

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 9,500

Elektra

Sandro Chia

Elektra, 1995

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 2,500

Figure con albero

Sandro Chia

Figure con albero, 1994

Sculpture / Object

Ceramic

EUR 7,300

Senza titolo

Mario Merz

Senza titolo, 1991

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 1,600

Alter Ego

Michelangelo Pistoletto

Alter Ego, 1984

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 1,050

Bari

Massimo Vitali

Bari, 2003

Photography

C-Print

Currently Not Available

Scudo 3

Mimmo Paladino

Scudo 3, 1999

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 2,530

Oceania

Mimmo Paladino

Oceania, 1996

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 2,530

Sans Titre

Mimmo Paladino

Sans Titre, 2001

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 1,250

Necropolis

Mimmo Paladino

Necropolis, 1984

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,250

Red Rain

Alberto Biasi

Red Rain, 2022

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 3,000

De Stijl

De Stijl, meaning The Style, was a group of Dutch artists who created abstract art based on strict adherence to vertical and horizontal geometry. The group was founded by Piet Mondrian and Theo van Doesburg in 1917. Mondrian eventually left De Stijl when Van Doesburg began incorporating diagonal geometry into his work, which Mondrian felt deviated from the group's principles.

Graffiti Art

Graffiti art refers to drawings and writings that are painted, scratched, or scribbled on walls or other surfaces, typically in public spaces. This art form ranges from small tags to elaborate wall paintings. Graffiti has been in existence since ancient times, with examples dating back to the Roman Empire, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Egypt.

Spatialism

Spatialism is an art movement that originated in Italy in 1947, founded by Lucio Fontana with the intention of synthesizing sound, color, movement, and space into a new form of art. The movement's central ideas were outlined in Fontana's first manifesto, published in 1947, where he introduced the concept of spatial art to capture the spirit of the post-war era. His ideas were further developed in five subsequent manifestos. Although Fontana's ideas were sometimes considered vague, his influence was significant, as he was one of the first European artists to emphasize art as a performance and gesture.

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