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Lucio Fontana

1899–1968

Spatial Concept 1949–50
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Lucio Fontana (Italian: ˈːʃ ڴDzˈٲːԲ; 19 February 1899 – 7 September 1968) was an Argentine-Italian painter, sculptor, and theorist. He is known as the founder of Spatialism and exponent of abstract painting as the first known artist to slash his canvases – which symbolizes an utter rejection of all prerequisites of art.

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Spazialismo School of Altamira

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  • Spatial Concept

    Lucio Fontana
    1958
  • Spatial Concept ‘Waiting’

    Lucio Fontana
    1960
    On display at part of Artist and Society
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    Lucio Fontana
    1959–60
  • Spatial Concept

    Lucio Fontana
    1949–50
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