Blog - Arte Povera

2008-10-15 21:00:02

In times like these when the economy seems to be failing, Arte Povera gives artists a defined movement and dignity in their ability to create something out of practically nothing.The definition from Wikipedia:The term Arte Povera (Italian for "Poor Art") was introduced by the Italian art critic and curator, Germano Celant, in 1967. His pioneering texts and a series of key exhibitions provided a collective identity for a number of young Italian artists based in Turin, Milan, Genoa and Rome. Their works were characterized by the use of extremely inexpensive media. Common materials included sticks, rocks, slate, rope and iron. The term "Poor Art" was not an attack on the artists, but rather a reference to the fact that any poor man or woman could get involved in the movement.The movement was particularly influential during the early 1970s in countries with large Italian migrant populations, such as Australia where major local practitioners included John Davis and Domenico De clario.Gilberto Zorio, a contemporary Arte Povera artist is currently exhibiting in England, just outside of London. Check out a sample of his work and read a little about his background at the Milton Keynes Gallery website. | Views: 3 Votes: 0 Rating: 0.0

click here to read the whole story