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.

Rilievo ottico cinetico

Alberto Biasi

Rilievo ottico cinetico, 1972

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 1,900

Hundert tage für salzburg

Mimmo Paladino

Hundert tage für salzburg, 1984

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 1,250

Ammazzare il tempo

Alighiero Boetti

Ammazzare il tempo, 1983

Limited Edition Print

Serigraph

Currently Not Available

Amare

Michelangelo Pistoletto

Amare, 2006

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Stupor Mundi

Mimmo Paladino

Stupor Mundi, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 4,200

Senza titolo

Mimmo Paladino

Senza titolo, 2003

Sculpture / Object

Ceramic

EUR 8,300

Boite à Cercles de Couleurs

Gregorio Vardanega

Boite à Cercles de Couleurs, 1970

Sculpture / Object

Acrylic sculpture

Currently Not Available

Dinamica Circolare Ellisse 6Z

Marina Apollonio

Dinamica Circolare Ellisse 6Z, 1969-2022

Sculpture / Object

Wood

EUR 1,500

La mela reintegrata

Michelangelo Pistoletto

La mela reintegrata, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 4,850

Concetto Spaziale

Lucio Fontana

Concetto Spaziale, 1975

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Estroflesssso

Enrico Castellani

Estroflesssso, 2008

Sculpture / Object

Metal

Currently Not Available

Superficie (Vanilla/Gold)

Enrico Castellani

Superficie (Vanilla/Gold), 1968

Limited Edition Print

Plastic

EUR 4,200

Untitled (Dual Circles)

Arnaldo Pomodoro

Untitled (Dual Circles), 1967

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,875

Blue Lines

Piero Dorazio

Blue Lines, 1988

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 4,250

Color fax 4

Piero Dorazio

Color fax 4, 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

EUR 2,250

Color fax 3

Piero Dorazio

Color fax 3, 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

EUR 2,250

Dansaekhwa

Tansaekhwa, also known as monochrome painting, is a movement in Korean art that began in the mid-1970s. These artworks are characterized by the manipulation of painting materials, such as pushing paint, soaking the canvas, ripping paper, or other techniques that alter the medium. Tansaekhwa emphasizes texture, materiality, and the physical process of creating the artwork.

Resin

Resin can be derived from both natural sources, such as pine sap, and synthetic processes. Natural resin comes from tree sap, while synthetic resin is a type of dense, easily molded plastic. Resin is commonly used in sculpture, and it can also enhance the vibrancy of paint colors.

Plastic

Plastic is a material made from synthetic or organic compounds that can be molded into various shapes. It became a popular medium for artwork in the 20th century. Plastics can be cut, shaped, assembled, and painted with acrylics, making them versatile for creating new objects and art forms.

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