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Frank Stella — La prima spada e l'ultima scopa
Frank Stella

La prima spada e l'ultima scopa

A dynamic and boldly constructed work, Frank Stella's *La prima spada e l'ultima scopa* showcases his signature approach to maximalist abstraction through sweeping, interlocking forms rendered in vibrant synthetic polymer paint. The use of aluminum honeycomb panels and acrylic panel extends the composition beyond the flat picture plane, creating a sculptural, three-dimensional presence that challenges traditional boundaries between painting and relief. Stella's energetic layering of color and shape reflects his ongoing exploration of space, movement, and the expressive potential of industrial materials.

Medium
synthetic polymer paint on aluminum honeycomb panels and acrylic panel

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Contemporary Art Evening Sale

May 14, 2015

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Frank Stella, La prima spada e l'ultima scopa

A dynamic and boldly constructed work, Frank Stella's *La prima spada e l'ultima scopa* showcases his signature approach to maximalist abstraction through sweeping, interlocking forms rendered in vibrant synthetic polymer paint. The use of aluminum honeycomb panels and acrylic panel extends the composition beyond the flat picture plane, creating a sculptural, three-dimensional presence that challenges traditional boundaries between painting and relief. Stella's energetic layering of color and shape reflects his ongoing exploration of space, movement, and the expressive potential of industrial materials.

Medium
synthetic polymer paint on aluminum honeycomb panels and acrylic panel
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dynamic Composition, Synthetic Polymer Paint, Abstract Art, Prominent Artist, Bold Colors, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Celebrated Artist, American Artist, Geometric Abstraction, Late 20th Century, Aluminum Panel, Relief Sculpture, Vibrant Colors, Minimalism

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Carolyn Lynx, Alex Capecelatro