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Agostino Bonalumi — Bianco e Nero
Agostino Bonalumi

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

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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Agostino Bonalumi, 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
109.6 x 80 cm
Year
1964
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Christie's, London, United Kingdom

Related themes

Abstract Art, 20th Century, Geometric Forms, Male Artist, Shaped Canvas, Relief Painting, Italian Artist, Monochromatic, Minimalism, Black and White

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