Asger Jorn
Asger Jorn (Denmark, 1914–1973) was a Danish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist, co-founding the avant-garde movement COBRA and the Situationist International. His dynamic, expressive works often combined abstract forms with vibrant colors, reflecting his interest in spontaneous creation and critique of contemporary society. Jorn's legacy includes a significant influence on European post-war art.
Artwork by Enrico Baj
What is Art Nucleare?
Arte Nucleare was the name of an artist group founded in Milan in 1951. The group aimed to create art that responded to the dangers and technologies of the nuclear age. Their works often utilized automatic techniques and depicted devastated landscapes and mushroom clouds, reflecting the anxieties of a world on the brink of nuclear catastrophe.
