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.

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

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Sand

Sand consists of loose grains of material primarily made up of minerals like quartz, mica, and feldspar, as well as small fragments of rocks. Sand paintings are created by pouring colored sand into intricate designs, often for cultural rituals or special celebrations. These designs can take many days to complete and are traditionally brushed away after the ceremony, emphasizing the impermanence of the artwork.

Bronze

Bronze is a metal alloy made primarily of copper and tin, with a typical modern composition of 88% copper and 12% tin. Over time, bronze develops a patina, a surface color that often turns deep green due to oxidation. Large bronze objects, such as sculptures, are typically made in foundries. Bronze is valued for its durability and has been widely used throughout history for art, tools, and weapons.

Acrylic paint

Acrylic paint is a fast-drying paint made from pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion. It is water-soluble when wet but becomes water-resistant once dry. Acrylic paints offer unique characteristics that are not easily achieved with other media, allowing for effects similar to both oil and watercolor paintings while providing their own distinct qualities.

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