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Francesco Lo-Savio Biography
Francesco Lo Savio, born in Rome in 1935, emerged as a pivotal figure in the post-war Italian art scene, whose innovative work laid the groundwork for future movements in minimalism and conceptual art. Despite his brief career, cut short by his untimely death in Marseille, France, in 1963 at the age of 28, Lo Savio's contributions to the art world have left an indelible mark, challenging and expanding the boundaries of contemporary art.
Lo Savio's artistic journey began with an exploration of painting, a medium through which he initially engaged with the principles of Informalism, the dominant art movement in Italy during his early years as an artist. However, his work soon diverged from this tradition, marking a radical departure towards a new language of art that was far ahead of its time. This shift was characterized by his move towards monochromes, filters, metal works, and his groundbreaking "Articolizioni totali" (total articulations), which showcased his innovative approach to art-making.
Before fully immersing himself in the world of painting, Lo Savio studied architecture, a discipline that profoundly influenced his artistic practice. This background in architecture is evident in his meticulous attention to space, materials, and forms, as well as his fascination with light and installations. His sculptures, monochrome paintings, and works on metal plates reflect a deep engagement with the experimentation of space, where painting and sculpture converge in a play of light that recalls the baroque's dramatic sensuality.
Lo Savio's work is strongly influenced by Lucio Fontana, particularly in his approach to monochrome and his explorations titled "Spazio-Luce" (Space-Light), "Filtri" (Filters), and "Metalli" (Metals). In these works, Lo Savio delves into the essence of monochrome, employing deep black to create a dialogue between painting and sculpture, marked by baroque-like folds and curves that manipulate light in extraordinary ways.
The "Articolizioni totali" series, exhibited at the end of 1962, stands as a testament to Lo Savio's visionary approach. These works, consisting of cubes of white plaster with curved sheets of black metal inserted, were so innovative that they were universally misunderstood at the time. Yet, they underscore Lo Savio's role as a precursor to the American Minimalism and conceptual art movements that would define the 1960s.
Lo Savio's work is characterized by a constant interplay between the ideals of design and futurist and constructivist architecture on one hand, and a sensorial rhetoric that draws from the theatricality of baroque art on the other. This duality reflects his ambition to transcend the conventional limits of art established in the aftermath of the Second World War, proposing a new paradigm that integrates design, architecture, and the sensory experience of art.
Despite his significant contributions to the art world, Lo Savio's work remained in relative obscurity for decades following his death, due in part to the radical nature of his art and the difficulty in classifying his body of work within the existing art historical narratives of the time. It was only in recent years that his work has been reevaluated and recognized for its profound impact on the development of minimalism and conceptual art in Europe and beyond.
Today, Francesco Lo Savio is celebrated as one of the most preeminent figures on the international art scene of the 20th century. His legacy continues to inspire artists and scholars, offering a rich source of exploration into the possibilities of art as a medium for challenging and expanding the boundaries of human perception and experience.
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