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Massimo Vitali — Amadores 3
Massimo Vitali

Amadores 3

Massimo Vitali's *Amadores 3* captures a sprawling beach scene teeming with sunbathers and swimmers, rendered in the artist's signature large-scale, elevated perspective that transforms the crowded shoreline into an almost anthropological study of human leisure. The chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas, delivers luminous color saturation and exceptional clarity, highlighting the vibrant hues of swimwear and umbrellas against the sparkling Atlantic waters of this popular Madeira beach. Vitali's detached, documentary gaze invites viewers to simultaneously observe the collective ritual of mass tourism while discovering individual moments and figures within the dense, bustling crowd.

Medium
Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas, printed 2005.

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October 8, 2015

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Massimo Vitali, Amadores 3

Massimo Vitali's *Amadores 3* captures a sprawling beach scene teeming with sunbathers and swimmers, rendered in the artist's signature large-scale, elevated perspective that transforms the crowded shoreline into an almost anthropological study of human leisure. The chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas, delivers luminous color saturation and exceptional clarity, highlighting the vibrant hues of swimwear and umbrellas against the sparkling Atlantic waters of this popular Madeira beach. Vitali's detached, documentary gaze invites viewers to simultaneously observe the collective ritual of mass tourism while discovering individual moments and figures within the dense, bustling crowd.

Medium
Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas, printed 2005.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bright Color Palette, Beach Scene, Lighthearted Mood, Large Format Photography, Color Photography, Aerial Perspective, Male Artist, Documentary Photography, Contemporary Artist, Chromogenic Print, Leisure And Recreation, Italian Photographer, Late 20th Century, Social Documentary, Established Artist, Vibrant Colors, Crowded Composition, Early 21st Century

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