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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Marina Apollonio
Dinamica Circolare 6B Ruotato, 1968-2020
Sculpture / Object
Wood
Currently Not Available
Giulio Paolini
Senza titolo, 1973
Drawing / Watercolor
Collage
EUR 23,680
Francesco Clemente
Untitled Self Portrait, 1993
Limited Edition Print
Inkjet print
USD 4,650
Vanessa Beecroft
Performances, 2000
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
Currently Not Available
Agostino Bonalumi
Senza titolo, 1993
Limited Edition Print
Mixed Media
Currently Not Available
Enzo Cucchi
Four arms and seven hands, 2011
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
EUR 3,500
Mimmo Paladino
Nord Sud Mari dell'Est Mari dell'Ovest, 2010
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
EUR 3,500
Gabriele de Santis
Manifesto 2017, 2017
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
EUR 2,000
Piero Dorazio
Collage di Triangoli, 1991
Limited Edition Print
Collage
EUR 2,370
Mimmo Paladino
Untitled (olympic-suite), 1981
Limited Edition Print
Serigraph
EUR 2,150
Enrico Castellani
Superficie Bianca, 1968
Limited Edition Print
Plastic
Currently Not Available
Maurizio Cattelan
L.O.V.E. (1:28) (White), 2010
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
Currently Not Available
Marisa Merz
Untitled, 2018
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
Currently Not Available
Piero Manzoni
Impronta del pollice sinistro, 1960
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
Currently Not Available
Mimmo Paladino
Dog, 2002
Limited Edition Print
Aquatint
Currently Not Available
Mimmo Paladino
Bull
Limited Edition Print
Aquatint
Currently Not Available
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