Mario Padovan Art
Italian, b. 1927
Mario Padovan is an Italian Postwar & Contemporary painter born in 1927.
His exploration of various artistic languages and movements reflects a relentless pursuit of self-expression and a profound engagement with the global artistic landscape.
In the forties, Padovan delved into figurative art, beginning his artistic odyssey. The fifties saw him embracing informal art, followed by a foray into the vibrant world of Pop Art in the sixties. The seventies witnessed his experiments with Opt Art and image-splitting techniques, showcasing a willingness to push artistic boundaries.
Throughout this journey, Padovan explored diverse materials and techniques, from traditional mediums like oil and acrylics to unconventional choices like colored sand, ready-made objects, paper, wood, steel, and even cold light. These elements, when combined, enriched his artistic expression, creating a multifaceted body of work.
Padovan's artistic repertoire expanded to encompass sculpture, conceptual installations, and the creation of artist books to meet his evolving creative needs. Critics aptly labeled him a "creative nomad," acknowledging his responsiveness to inner impulses that guided his artistic evolution.
In the eighties, Padovan's focus shifted to the geometry of the square, a fascination that would persist for decades. His exploration of geometric forms evolved into illuminated envelopes, a theme that gained prominence in his works.
A significant milestone in Padovan's career occurred in 1984 when he exhibited at the 41st Venice Biennale, following an invitation from Giorgio Di Genova and Giovanni Carandente. Subsequent exhibitions showcased his unique blend of classical art citations, mainly drawing inspiration from the Renaissance and Baroque eras.
The artist's geometric interpolations and extrapolations inspired by Bernini's Fontana dei Fiumi and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel figures were exhibited in Rome, Viterbo, and Ferrara, further solidifying his reputation as an artist with a profound connection to classical art.
In 2000, Padovan found inspiration in the baroque angels of Ponte Sant'Angelo in Rome, infusing geometric and light elements to highlight the formal perfection of classical art. This marked a continuous dialogue with the past, a theme encapsulated by Picasso's words: "A mediocre artist imitates while a genius copies."
As Padovan approaches ninety, his artistic curiosity remains undiminished. His ongoing studies delve into the coherence of numbers, the aesthetic mystery of Phidias' Golden Mean, modern graphic techniques, universal DNA, and the history of monotheistic religions. This relentless pursuit of knowledge and creativity epitomizes Padovan's "creative madness," a term he uses to describe the enduring passion that fuels his artistic exploration and innovation.(Biography provided by Galerie Sommerlath)
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Artist: Mario Padovan
White - Acrylic Painting by Mario Padovan - 1976
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
White is an contemporary artwork realized by Mario Padovan in 1976.
Mixed colored acrylic painting on canvas.
Signature, title, date and technique on the back.
Category
1970s Modern Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Acrylic
Zodiac - Lithograph by Mario Padovan - 1976
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Zodiac is a contemporary artwork realized by Mario Padovan in 1976.
Mixed colored lithograph.
Hand signed and dated on the higher margin.
Numbered on the higher left margin. Editi...
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1970s Modern Mario Padovan Art
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Lithograph
Sinuous Geometries - Original Lithograph print by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Sinuous Geometries is an original colored lithograph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s .
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Editio...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Lithograph
Abstract Composition - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1971
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract composition is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1971.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered on the lower left, the edition of 50 P...
Category
1970s Modern Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition in Pink - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1971
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition in Pink is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1971.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered on the lower left, Edition of ...
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1970s Modern Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Underground - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Underground is a screen print realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. With the label " LA Nuova Foglio Certificate" on the rear.
Numbered...
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1970s Contemporary Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition in Pink - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1971
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition in Pink is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1971.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered on the lower left, Edition of ...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1977
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1977.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered on the lower left, Edition of 19/50 pr...
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1970s Modern Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Colourful Illusion - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1971
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Colourful Illusion is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1971.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered on the lower left, Edition of 15/100 pri...
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1970s Modern Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an colored Screen Print realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s .
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right.
Good conditions except for some folds on the lowe...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Emerged Land - Lithograph by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Emerged Land is a colored lithograph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s .
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition of 16/50.
Goo...
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1970s Modern Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Lithograph
Abstract Composition in Circles - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1971
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition in Circles is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1971.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered on the lower left, Edition ...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1971
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract composition is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1971.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right.
Numbered. edition 87/100.
Good conditions.
A...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1971
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract composition is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1971.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right.
Numbered. edition 63/100.
Good conditions.
A...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1971
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1971.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered on the lower left, Edition of 21/50 pr...
Category
1970s Modern Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1971
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1971.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered on the lower left, Edition of 5/100 pr...
Category
1970s Modern Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1971
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract composition is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1971.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right.
Numbered. edition 11/100.
Good conditions.
A...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1971
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition in Pink is acontemporary artwork realized by Mario Padovan in 1971.
Mixed-colored screen print.
Hand-signed on the lower margin. Artist's proof, "P.A" on the l...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1971
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an original colored serigraph realized by Mario Padovan in 1971 .
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition of 50.
Good conditions.
This artwork belongs to the artist's series of Op Art . In the late sixties and early seventies, indeed, Padovan dedicated himself to experimenting with Op Art, which he essentially interpreted as a way to break down an image.
Works referring to the graphic screens, collages, and reflections for the decomposition of the image all belong to this period.
Born in Trieste in 1927, Mario Padovan lives and works in Rome. An eclectic artist, during his long career he has gained significant experience as a painter, sculptor, graphic designer, set designer, costume designer, assistant director and author of essays, articles and artistic information columns for monographs, newspapers and magazines. He eventually became a critic, becoming a member of the Association International de Critiques d'Art (AICA). Starting from a classically figurative painting...
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1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition With Three - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1971
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition With Three Lines is a beautiful colored screen print on gray metallic paper realized by Mario Padovan in 1971.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Number...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1971
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1971.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered on the lower left, Edition of 4/100 pr...
Category
1970s Modern Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Totem - Lthograph by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Totem is a colored lithograph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s .
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the low...
Category
1970s Modern Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Lithograph
Precious Reflections - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Precious Reflections is a beautiful colored screen print on gray metallic paper realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s .
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil...
Category
1970s Modern Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition in Circles - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1971
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition in Circles is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1971.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered on the lower left, Edition ...
Category
1970s Modern Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1971
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract composition is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1971.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered on the lower left, the edition of 50 P...
Category
1970s Modern Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Fragile - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1990s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Fragile is an original colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in the 1990s .
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition of 99.
...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Precious Reflections - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Precious Reflections is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edit...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Disconnected Circles - Original Screen print by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Disconnected Circles is an original colored serigraph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s .
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Ed...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Fluo Composition - Original Lithograph print by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Fluo Composition is an original colored lithograph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s .
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition ...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Lithograph
Fragile - Lithograph print by Mario Padovan - 1990s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Fragile is an colored serigraph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1990s .
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right.
Artist proof.
Good conditions.
This artwork represents a typica...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Lithograph
Circles - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1977
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Circles is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1977.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered, on the lower left, the edition of 14/50 prints.
G...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Precious Reflections - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Precious Reflections is a beautiful colored screen print on gold metallic paper realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil ...
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1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstact Composition - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1977
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1977.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered, on the lower left, the edition of 100...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Circles - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1977
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Circles is a beautiful colored serigraph realized by Mario Padovan in 1977.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered on the lower left, the edition of 22/50 prints.
Very ...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstact Composition - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1977
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstact Composition is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1977.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered, on the lower left, the edition of 100...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstact Composition - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1977
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1977.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered on the lower left, the edition of 50 P...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Circles - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1977
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Circles is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1977.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Artist proof.
Good conditions, except for some minor stains...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstact Composition - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1977
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1977.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered on the lower left, Edition of 22/50 pr...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Red Circles - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1977
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Red Circles is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1977.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right.
Numbered on the lower left margin, edition of 20/50 co...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Abstact Composition - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1977
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in 1977.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered, on the lower left, the edition of 10...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Precious Reflections - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Precious Reflections is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edit...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Sinuous Geometries - Original Lithograph by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Sinuous Geometries is an original colored lithograph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition ...
Category
1970s Op Art Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Lithograph
Abstract Composition - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1977
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is a beautiful colored screen print realized by Mario Padovan.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered on the lower left, the edition of 14/100. With...
Category
1970s Abstract Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Hidden Flowers - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Hidden Flowers is an original colored serigraph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition 20/50...
Category
1970s Op Art Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Disconnected Circles - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Disconnected Circles is an original colored serigraph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition...
Category
1970s Op Art Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
The Red Line - Original Lithograph by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
The Red Line is an original colored lithograph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition 2/100....
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1970s Op Art Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Lithograph
Fluo Composition - Lithograph by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Fluo Composition is an original colored lithograph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition 13...
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1970s Op Art Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Lithograph
Abstract Totem - Original Lithograph by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Totem is an original colored lithograph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil o...
Category
1970s Op Art Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Lithograph
Emerged Land - Lithograph by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Emerged Land is an original colored lithograph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition of 50 ...
Category
1970s Op Art Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Lithograph
Parallel Roads - Original Lithograph by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Parallel Roads is a beautiful colored lithograph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition of 1...
Category
1970s Op Art Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Lithograph
Precious Reflections - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Precious Reflections is a beautiful colored serigraph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition...
Category
1970s Op Art Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Optical Composition - Original Lithograph by Mario Padovan - 1973
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Optical Composition is an original colored serigraph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition ...
Category
1970s Op Art Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Lithograph
Complex Geometries - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Complex Geometries is an original colored serigraph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition o...
Category
1970s Op Art Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Complex Geometries - Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Complex Geometries is an original colored serigraph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition o...
Category
1970s Op Art Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Screen
Emerged Land - Lithograph by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Emerged Land is a colored lithograph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition of 50 prints num...
Category
1970s Op Art Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Lithograph
Optical Composition - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1973
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Optical Composition is an original colored serigraph realized by Mario Padovan in 1973.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition 71/10...
Category
1970s Op Art Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Lithograph
Rhythm 15 - Original Screen Print by Mario Padovan - 1969
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Rhythm 15 is an original colored serigraph realized by Mario Padovan in 1969.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left. Edition 26/50. Original...
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1960s Op Art Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Lithograph
Peacock - Lithograph by Mario Padovan - 1970s
By Mario Padovan
Located in Roma, IT
Peacock is an original colored lithograph realized by Mario Padovan in the 1970s.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right. Artist's proof (p.a. handwritten in pencil on the lower l...
Category
1970s Contemporary Mario Padovan Art
Materials
Lithograph
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