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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Maquette

A maquette is a small-scale model of a sculpture that serves as a preliminary version of the final piece. It allows the artist to experiment with ideas and make adjustments without the expense and effort of creating a full-sized sculpture.

Assemblage

Assemblage is an artistic process involving the combination of three-dimensional objects to create a work of art. The term, which originates from the French word for assembly, often involves the use of found objects like leaves, stones, discarded items, or recycled materials. These objects are arranged creatively to form a unique and often thought-provoking artwork.

Charcoal

Charcoal is made from charred wood and is used in both initial sketches and finished drawings. It can be easily smudged or erased, making it versatile for corrections. To make charcoal drawings permanent, a fixative like resin or gum is required. It’s especially useful for sketching first ideas on walls or canvas.

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