Gianni Piacentino, Serigraph, 1986, Screen Print

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Senza titolo, 1986 is an interesting colored and original serigraph on paper realized in 1986 by Gianni Piacentino. Signed and … Read more Senza titolo, 1986 is an interesting colored and original serigraph on paper realized in 1986 by Gianni Piacentino. Signed and dated in pencil in the front, on the lower right margin "Gianni Piacentino 1986". This wonderful original print representing a flying silver plane is an artist's proof in perfect conditions, except for some imperceptible stains over the brown area. Gianni Piacentino (b. Turin, 1945) is an Italian artist, known for his sculpture and painting inspired by motorcycles, automobiles, and planes. Indeed, he began constructing angular metallic sculptures in the 1960s. Although his works bear a visual affinity to Minimalist Art, his sculptures are inspired by the artist’s interest in speed and industrial design. Piacentino originally belonged to the Italian movement of Arte Povera, but in 1967 he turned towards “the aesthetics of technology”, as he said. His metal sculptures resemble prototypes or designs of cars, bikes, and flying devices. The sculptural forms are vehicles for matte and metallic colors, and they are evocative of 1960s automobile design, which used color and line to convey speed and motion. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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