Pino Pascali (1935 - 1968)
1935-10-19Bari, Italy1968-09-11Rome, ItalyItaly
Pino Pascali
Pino Pascali is an Italian sculptor, conceptual artist, graphic designer and stage designer, one of the forerunners of the art povera style.
He studied scenography at the Academy of Art in Rome, then worked in television as a designer and cameraman, and at the same time experimented with different materials.
Pascali began to create colorful works influenced by pop art in different styles and media. He used old cans, plastic brushes, fake fur, colored water, hay, mud... One of Pascali's most impressive works is Bridge (1968), an eight-meter bridge made of steel sponges.
Date and place of birt: | 19 october 1935, Bari, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 11 september 1968, Rome, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Designer, Graphic artist, Painter, Sculptor |
Art school / group: | Italian school |
Art style: | Arte Povera, Pop Art, Conceptual art, Contemporary art |