1929 - 1940
Aeropittura (Aeropainting)
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Aeropittura (Aeropainting)
1929-1940
Aeropainting was an art movement, which is considered the “second wave” of Italian Futurism. In 1929, in the Gazette del Popolo, Futurists Filippo Marinetti, Gerardo Dottori, Tato, Tullio Crali, Mino Somenzi, Benedetta Kappa and Enrico Prampolini published the Manifest of Aeropainting (Manifesto dell´Aeropittura). The style existed until the death of Marinetti in 1944.
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– The formation of this art movement was influenced by military actions with the rapid development of aviation, an increase in the number of airports, the ability to feel the flight and see the horizon from a height, which is a slight difference from Futurism. Masters proposed new subjects of plot paintings – airplanes, pilots and aerial landscapes. Artists prefer progress, war and power as themes.
– Futurists, in general, tried to show movement and speed. In the work of aeropainters, we observe certain moments before actions; the depicted is precisely the moment, thoughtfulness, fantasy. Such features as curved and geometric dynamics, cubic dismemberment of objects, realism and biomorphic abstractionism are inherent in their paintings.
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An Italian artist associated with the second generation of futurism. Luigi Colombo signed his work with the pseudonym Phillia, using his mother's maiden name for this. From an early age, he was interested in theatre and achieved certain successes in this, but later became interested in Futurism and devoted himself to the fine art. The artist was a co-author of several manifestos of Futurism and wrote many art studies that reveal the essence and features of modern art.In Turin, where Phillia mostly worked and lived, he organized a futuristic society, thereby making an important contribution to the development of this art movement in the region. He made several long trips to Paris, where he came into contact with the most influential avant-garde masters. Among his colleagues, Colombo stood out for his extreme activity in the field of art. He always remained at the center of cultural events, both Italian and foreign, organized various events, was the editor of several periodicals.The artist’s style gradually evolved from sharp futuristic works to abstract canvases with smoother lines and organic colours. In mature works, Phillia studied the subjective inner world of a person, his subconscious and psychological aspects.
1904 - 1936
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An Italian painter and sculptor, a representative of the second wave of Futurism and an outstanding participant in the movement of aero painting. Known for his realistic work that combines speed, aerial perspective and the mechanical aesthetics of war.The name Tullio Crali is inextricably connected with the theme of airplanes, which he repeatedly used in his work. Having made his first flight in 1928, the artist forever fell in love with the sky and the powerful roar of machines and decided to convey this impressive experience to the viewer with the help of painting.Crali joined Futurists at the age of 19, and, despite his youth, played a significant role in its development. At the beginning of his career, the artist painted military aircraft, praising the aesthetics of air combat and romanticizing the actions of Italian air forces. After the end of World War II, Crali remained faithful to the aesthetics of Futurism. His later works focused on the transfer of complete immersion in airspace from the point of view of the pilot. The works of Crali are distinguished by a dizzying perspective and expressive dynamics. His contribution to art is not only painting but also voluminous autobiographical works revealing the features of futuristic fine art.
1910 - 2000