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.

Color fax 2

Piero Dorazio

Color fax 2, 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

EUR 2,250

Color fax 1

Piero Dorazio

Color fax 1, 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

EUR 2,250

Red Squares

Piero Dorazio

Red Squares, 1967

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,375

Untitled Composition

Piero Dorazio

Untitled Composition, 1967

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,375

Horatius Nelson duke of Bronte

Enrico Baj

Horatius Nelson duke of Bronte, 1972

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 8,350

Sull’acqua (book)

Enrico Baj

Sull’acqua (book), 2003

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 7,300

The golden Roll-Dragster

Enrico Baj

The golden Roll-Dragster, 1986

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 5,200

Untitled (Wooden Figure)

Enrico Baj

Untitled (Wooden Figure), 1980

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 2,100

Mic-Mac, danseus mecanique

Enrico Baj

Mic-Mac, danseus mecanique, 2001

Limited Edition Print

Collage

EUR 1,650

Maternità

Enrico Baj

Maternità, 1974

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 4,850

Busto

Enrico Baj

Busto, 1969

Sculpture / Object

Acrylic sculpture

EUR 3,900

Testa d’uomo

Enrico Baj

Testa d’uomo, 1969

Sculpture / Object

Acrylic sculpture

EUR 3,900

Figura in ginocchio

Enrico Baj

Figura in ginocchio, 1969

Sculpture / Object

Acrylic sculpture

EUR 3,900

Personaggio allo specchio

Enrico Baj

Personaggio allo specchio, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 9,500

Cravatte

Enrico Baj

Cravatte, 1967

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 3,450

Folla

Enrico Baj

Folla, 1985

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

EUR 2,500

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Réalités Nouvelles

Réalités Nouvelles means new realities and refers to an exhibiting society founded in 1939 in Paris by Sonia Delaunay. The Salon des Réalités Nouvelles was dedicated to promoting abstract art, which it considered to be a new reality because it does not imitate the existing physical world. The movement emphasized that abstract art creates its own reality, independent of the external world, and played a significant role in the development and recognition of abstract art in the mid-20th century.

Curator

A curator is a professional responsible for managing and overseeing a collection of art pieces or artifacts. Employed by a gallery or museum, curators use their expertise to acquire, develop, display, and care for the collection. They also organize exhibitions and ensure that the collection is accessible to the public.

New Figuration

Neo-Figurative Art is a collective term that refers to the revival of figurative art in America and Europe during the 1960s, following a period dominated by abstraction. Michel Ragon, a French art critic, argued that this resurgence of figuration occurred during a critical time of social and political upheaval in both regions.

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