Michelangelo Pistoletto: Infinity. Contemporary art without limits

This catalog provides an exciting journey into the poetics and world of Michelangelo Pistoletto, one of the masters of contemporary art. It covers almost his entire career, from the 1960s with mirror paintings to more recent works. The artist is presented as a collective exhibition, as he declares, "in diversity I multiplied myself." The volume features English and Italian text.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 11 August 2023
Publisher: Silvana

This captivating catalogue takes you on an exhilarating journey into the poetics and the multifaceted worlds of one of the foremost masters of contemporary art, Michelangelo Pistoletto (Biella, 1933). Within its pages, you will discover an infinite array of artistic approaches, perspectives, and ways of perceiving and interpreting reality. At the heart of this exploration lies a singular artist, but within his boundless possibilities of being, transformation, depiction, and representation, Pistoletto weaves a rich tapestry of artistic expressions. Spanning nearly his entire career, from the vibrant 1960s with masterpieces such as "Mirror Paintings," "Metrocubo di Infinito," "Venere degli Stracci," "Orchestra di stracci," and "Labirinto," to the dynamic 1970s with iconic works like "LEtrusco" and the captivating "Porte Segno Arte" series, alongside the introspective "Autoritratto di Stelle," the volume showcases Pistoletto's artistic evolution. In the 1990s, his "Libri" series emerged, followed by the mesmerizing mirror paintings in the 2000s, alongside captivating projects like "Love Difference-Mar Mediterraneo" and "Neon," leading to the visionary "Third Paradise." As curator Paolo Baratta aptly remarks, this exhibition represents a collective exhibition of a single artist, for Pistoletto has multiplied himself through diversity, as the artist himself asserts. Thus, at the Chiostro del Bramante, Michelangelo Pistoletto is celebrated as INFINITY, for art knows no bounds. Presented in both English and Italian, this catalogue offers a profound exploration into the artistic brilliance of Michelangelo Pistoletto, inviting you to immerse yourself in the boundless realms of creativity and imagination.

Weight: 1575g
Dimension: 330 x 245 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788836654611