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When painter Lucio Fontana used tools to cut up and puncture into the surface of his canvas what distinctive visual element resulted from his efforts?
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When painter Lucio Fontana used tools to cut up and puncture the surface of his canvas, he created large slash marks. The presence of the visual element gave the Argentine-Italian artist's work a violent quality. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Lucio Fontana art.
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Untitled (Concetto Spaziale Blue)
By Lucio Fontana
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Tipped in color plate produced in 1962 for a rare official Lucio Fontana artist monograph published by famed art book publisher Harry N. Abrams, Inc. (not included), during the artis...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints
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Paper
Untitled (Concetto Spaziale)
By Lucio Fontana
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Very rare. From part of a limited edition bound catalog produced by Galleria Flaviana on the occasion of Lucio Fontana's exhibition in 1966, during the artist's lifetime. There are t...
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1960s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Paper
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Circa 1970 Original red composition on Plexiglas by Lucio Fontana
By Lucio Fontana
Located in PARIS, FR
Italian maestro Lucio Fontana, a trailblazer in spatialism and the mastermind behind "Concetto spaziale," pushed artistic boundaries with his innovative use of plexiglass. One such groundbreaking exhibition unfolded at Galleria il Quadro Biella.
Fontana, renowned for his Spatialist theories that advocated for a fusion of art and technology, harnessed the transparent allure of plexiglass to redefine the boundaries of artistic expression. The exhibition at Galleria il Quadro Biella became a testament to Fontana's avant-garde spirit and his relentless pursuit of transcending traditional artistic mediums.
With plexiglass as his canvas, Fontana delved into a realm where space and art converged. The material's transparency allowed for a unique interplay of light and form, creating an immersive experience for the viewer. Each piece, a testament to Fontana's mastery, unfolded a narrative that extended beyond the physical confines of the gallery.
Silvio Zamorani...
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1970s Prints and Multiples
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Plexiglass
Concetto Spaziale (from XXe Siecle) 1959 Pochoir published by San Lazzaro Paris
By Lucio Fontana
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lucio Fontana 1899–1968
Concetto spaziale (from XXe Siecle)
1959
pochoir
12⅜ h × 9⅝ w in (31 × 24 cm)
This work is from the edition of 1500 published by San Lazzaro, Paris.
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Nudo Azzurro - Etching by Lucio Fontana - 1967
By Lucio Fontana
Located in Roma, IT
Etching with aquatint and embossing on Fabriano Rosaspina paper.
Hand signed and numbered
Edition of 8/170 prints aside from 15 artist's proofs
Printed by Stamperia 2RC – Rome.
Publ...
Category
1960s Conceptual Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Concetto Spaziale A
By Lucio Fontana
Located in New York, NY
Etching and aquatint with embossing and punched holes on Fabriani paper. Signed, numbered (96/210) and dated in pencil lower right corner. Published by International Graphic Arts S...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Color