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Turi Simeti — Un Ovale Nero (A Black Oval)
Turi Simeti

Un Ovale Nero (A Black Oval)

A stark black oval form emerges from the surface of the canvas, its elliptical shape subtly raised through Simeti's signature technique of manipulating the support itself. The minimalist composition exemplifies the Italian Zero movement's focus on pure form and spatial tension, reducing painting to its most essential elements. The interplay between the shaped ground and the singular monochromatic form creates a quiet yet powerful dialogue between object and void.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 6, 2016

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Turi Simeti, Un Ovale Nero (A Black Oval)

A stark black oval form emerges from the surface of the canvas, its elliptical shape subtly raised through Simeti's signature technique of manipulating the support itself. The minimalist composition exemplifies the Italian Zero movement's focus on pure form and spatial tension, reducing painting to its most essential elements. The interplay between the shaped ground and the singular monochromatic form creates a quiet yet powerful dialogue between object and void.

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Abstract Art, 20th Century, Oval Form, Male Artist, Shaped Canvas, Reductive Art, Geometric Form, Minimalist Artist, Italian Artist, Oval Motif, Geometric Abstraction, Black, Monochromatic, Minimalism

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