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Lucio Fontana — Concetto Spaziale (Rosso)
Lucio Fontana

Concetto Spaziale (Rosso)

A vibrant red canvas bears the signature interventions of Lucio Fontana, featuring his iconic slashes or punctures that pierce through the surface to reveal the void beyond. True to his Spatialist philosophy, Fontana challenges the traditional boundaries of painting by transforming the canvas into a three-dimensional object that engages with real space. The bold, saturated color intensifies the visceral impact of the wounds, creating a tension between destruction and creation.

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Under the Influence

December 11, 2013

Estimate: $5,000$7,000

Sold: $6,250

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Lucio Fontana, Concetto Spaziale (Rosso)

A vibrant red canvas bears the signature interventions of Lucio Fontana, featuring his iconic slashes or punctures that pierce through the surface to reveal the void beyond. True to his Spatialist philosophy, Fontana challenges the traditional boundaries of painting by transforming the canvas into a three-dimensional object that engages with real space. The bold, saturated color intensifies the visceral impact of the wounds, creating a tension between destruction and creation.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Spatialism, Abstract Art, 20th Century, Bold Colors, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Gestural Art, Italian Artist, Modern Art, Red Monochrome, Minimalist Composition, Pioneering Artist

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Sebastián In Situ, Sebastián Naranjo, Alex Capecelatro