



Concetto spaziale
1962
This seminal work exemplifies Fontana's revolutionary concept of spatial art through the deliberate tearing and perforating of black cardboard, embellished with sequins. The artist viewed these ruptures not as destruction but as creation, allowing light and infinity to penetrate the material surface. The work embodies his belief that painting transcends traditional representation, instead engaging with space and materiality as fundamental artistic concerns. The combination of torn paper and reflective sequins creates a dynamic interplay between void and presence, absence and luminosity. This piece represents a pivotal moment in post-war European abstraction where gesture and material investigation became paramount.
- Medium
- Tears and sequins on black cardboard
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Cardi Gallery
Notes
Spotted at Cardi Gallery (MiArt 2026 collectors preview — booth A06-08). Signed (lower right): 'l. Fontana'
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