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Agostino Bonalumi — Bianco e Nero
Agostino Bonalumi

Bianco e Nero

1968

Agostino Bonalumi's *Bianco e Nero* exemplifies the Italian artist's signature "Extroflession" technique, in which the canvas is pushed and pulled from behind to create sculptural, three-dimensional forms. The stark contrast of black and white emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow across the work's undulating surfaces, transforming the painting into a dynamic relief. The piece reflects Bonalumi's lifelong exploration of the boundary between painting and sculpture, inviting viewers to experience the canvas as a living, breathing object in space.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

October 6, 2017

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Agostino Bonalumi, Bianco e Nero, 1968

Agostino Bonalumi's *Bianco e Nero* exemplifies the Italian artist's signature "Extroflession" technique, in which the canvas is pushed and pulled from behind to create sculptural, three-dimensional forms. The stark contrast of black and white emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow across the work's undulating surfaces, transforming the painting into a dynamic relief. The piece reflects Bonalumi's lifelong exploration of the boundary between painting and sculpture, inviting viewers to experience the canvas as a living, breathing object in space.

Year
1968
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, 20th Century, Concettuale, Three-Dimensional Surface, Male Artist, Shaped Canvas, Concretism, European Art, Spatial Art, Italian Artist, Geometric Abstraction, Postwar Art, Modern Artist, Monochromatic, Relief Sculpture, Minimalism, Black and White

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