Alighiero Boetti – Da uno a dieci, 1980 – Offset Print

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Portfolio with 20 sheets (10 colored, 10 b/w)

Da uno a dieci by Alighiero Boetti, created in 1980, is a vibrant and playful limited edition offset print portfolio featuring 20 sheets—10 in color and 10 in black and white. This work exemplifies Boetti's fascination with numbers, patterns, and linguistic exploration. The brightly colored sheets are adorned with bold, repetitive typography and hand motifs, encouraging viewers to interact with the concept of counting and numerical progression from one to ten. The combination of graphical repetition and contrasting color schemes reflects Boetti’s approach to conceptual art, where he merges systematic structures with creative expression. This portfolio offers an engaging visual journey through structured patterns, embodying the artist’s unique blend of order and spontaneity.

Alighiero Boetti (Italy, 1940–1994) was a key figure in the Arte Povera movement, celebrated for his conceptual and collaborative approach. Renowned for his embroidered maps and textual works, Boetti’s art often explored themes of duality, language, and global interconnectedness. His innovative practice blurred boundaries between artist and artisan.

Alighiero Boetti

Da uno a dieci, 1980

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Offset Print

Offset PrintOffset lithography is a printing technique where the inked image is first transferred (offset) from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the printing surface. This method combines the lithographic process, which relies on the repulsion of water and oil, to keep non-printing areas ink-free by attracting a water-based film. Offset lithography was originally developed to reduce costs in reproducing artwork and is widely used for high-volume printing due to its efficiency and ability to produce sharp, consistent images.

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It's just a question of knowing the rules of the game.
- Alighiero Boetti

Alighiero Boetti (b. 1940 Italy, d. 1994 Italy) was a prominent Italian conceptual artist and a key figure in the Arte Povera movement. Boetti's work is celebrated for its exploration of duality, order, and chaos, often using everyday materials to challenge traditional notions of art. His most famous works include the embroidered world maps, known as "Mappa," created with the help of Afghan artisans, which reflect his interest in geopolitics and the collaborative process. Boetti was fascinated by the interplay between the individual and the collective, a theme that runs throughout his diverse body of work, ranging from sculpture and installation to drawing and textile art. His innovative approach and intellectual depth have cemented his place as a significant figure in 20th-century art. (Artist website)

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Alighiero Boetti

Da uno a dieci, 1980

25 x 37 cm

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