Black | Alberto Burri (Città di Castello 1915 - Nice 1995)

Black by Alberto Burri (Città di Castello 1915 - Nice 1995) Signed and numbered at the bottom: 24 / 90 Technique: Lithograph, chalcography, and acetate collage Dimensions without frame: 65 x 47.5 cm Dimensions with frame: 74 x 58 cm Provenance: Private collection, Rome (Italy) Alberto Burri (1915-1995) was one of the most important figures in 20th-century Italian art. His artistic research is distinguished by the innovative use of matter, which becomes the central element of the work. Famous for his Canvases and Sacks, Burri experimented with unusual materials such as jute, wood, iron, and tar, transforming them into powerful expressive tools. In the 1960s, he created the famous Plastics, obtained through the combustion and deformation of plastic material, creating surfaces rich in tension and visual suggestion. Among his best-known works are also the Cretti, characterized by large surfaces marked by deep fractures that evoke arid and natural landscapes. With his innovative language, Burri profoundly influenced the development of international contemporary art.