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Carla Accardi — Segni Neri
Carla Accardi

Segni Neri

1967

"Segni Neri" by Carla Accardi demonstrates the Italian artist's innovative exploration of transparency and light through her distinctive use of varnish applied to sicofoil, a thin plastic material that allows the work to be both translucent and reflective. The black marks of the title (meaning "black signs") create a minimalist composition that engages with the materiality of the support itself, challenging traditional notions of painting surface. This work exemplifies Accardi's commitment to abstraction and her experimental approach to unconventional materials during her prolific career.

Medium
varnish on sicofoil

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Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 11, 2024

Lot 52

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Carla Accardi, Segni Neri, 1967

"Segni Neri" by Carla Accardi demonstrates the Italian artist's innovative exploration of transparency and light through her distinctive use of varnish applied to sicofoil, a thin plastic material that allows the work to be both translucent and reflective. The black marks of the title (meaning "black signs") create a minimalist composition that engages with the materiality of the support itself, challenging traditional notions of painting surface. This work exemplifies Accardi's commitment to abstraction and her experimental approach to unconventional materials during her prolific career.

Medium
varnish on sicofoil
Year
1967
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, 20th Century, Large Scale Format, Contemplative Mood, Non-Representational, Acrylic On Canvas, Minimalist Aesthetic, Geometric Composition, Italian Artist, Black and White

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Joshua Cohen