
Bianco e Nero
1964
Agostino Bonalumi's *Bianco e Nero* exemplifies his signature approach of pushing and pulling canvas from behind to create dynamic, relief-like forms that blur the boundary between painting and sculpture. Rendered in stark black and white vinyl tempera on a shaped canvas, the work uses the tension of protruding and receding surfaces to generate a sense of rhythm and depth without relying on traditional representation. The result is a visually striking interplay of light and shadow that brings the flat picture plane into three-dimensional space.
- Medium
- vinyl tempera on shaped canvas
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Christie's
Notes
LITERATURE G. Dorfles, Bonalumi, Milan, 1973, no. 19 (illustré pp. 36-37). EXHIBITED Milan, Cortesi Gallery, Agostino Bonalumi - Ricucire la tela, mai-juillet 2021. FURTHER DETAILS Cette œuvre est enregistrée à l'Archivio Bonalumi, Milan, sous le No. 64-074 et est accompagnée d'un certificat d'authenticité. Conditions of sale Brought to you by Elisabetta Vitullo Junior Specialist, Head of Day Sale EVITULLO@CHRISTIES.COM +33 (0)1 40 76 85 68
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