Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

What is Spatialism?

What is Spatialism?

Spatialism is an art movement that originated in Italy in 1947, founded by Lucio Fontana with the intention of synthesizing sound, color, movement, and space into a new form of art. The movement's central ideas were outlined in Fontana's first manifesto, published in 1947, where he introduced the concept of spatial art to capture the spirit of the post-war era. His ideas were further developed in five subsequent manifestos. Although Fontana's ideas were sometimes considered vague, his influence was significant, as he was one of the first European artists to emphasize art as a performance and gesture.

Lucio Fontana

Untitled from The International Avant-Garde (volume I), 1962

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 8,150

Lucio Fontana

Nudo rosa, 1967

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 10,500

Jordi Alcaraz

Autoretrat somiant, 2026

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 6,500

Jordi Alcaraz

Autoretrat caminant, 2026

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 10,000

Jordi Alcaraz

Sense títol I, 2024

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Lucio Fontana

Concetto Spaziale, 1975

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Enrico Castellani

Estroflesssso, 2008

Sculpture / Object

Metal

Currently Not Available

Enrico Castellani

Superficie (Vanilla/Gold), 1968

Limited Edition Print

Plastic

EUR 4,200

Jordi Alcaraz

Formes d’escriure (I), 2022

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Agostino Bonalumi

Senza titolo, 1993

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Enrico Castellani

Superficie Bianca, 1968

Limited Edition Print

Plastic

Currently Not Available

Agostino Bonalumi

Senza titolo, 1990

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

EUR 3,750

Paolo Scheggi

Inter-Ena Cubo, 1965

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Lucio Fontana

Portrait D'antonin Artaud, 1968

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

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Pen and ink

Pen and ink is a traditional drawing technique that involves using a dip pen with India ink on paper. The fine tip of the dip pen is ideal for creating varied lines and detailed shading. Some artists prefer using a fountain pen with an ink reservoir for greater convenience.

Graphite

Graphite is a form of carbon commonly used as the core material in pencils. It can be compressed to various levels of hardness, allowing for different shading effects in drawing. In powdered form, graphite can be applied with a brush for broader, softer applications. Graphite erases easily and was first discovered in the 1500s in England's Lake District.

Tapestry

Tapestry is a woven form of textile. It is generally heavy, and the completed work has a decorative pattern, design or realistic depiction of a portrait or real life activities. Tapestries were hung on castle walls and behind thrones as symbols of royal authority.

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