Emilio Vedova *
(Venice 1919–2006)
Del nostro tempo, 1960, signed and dated, mixed media on paper laid on canvas, 41 x 33.5 cm, framed
This work is registered in the Archivio Emilio Vedova, Venice and is accompanied by a photo certificate of authenticity signed by the artist
Provenance:
Gallerie d‘Arte Orler, Favaro Veneto (Venice)
European Private Collection (acquired from the above)
This work “Del Nostro Tempo” executed in 1960 encapsulates the power and creative energy that characterized Emilio Vedova’s artistic practice during this period. As known 1960 marked a period of significant artistic developments in Emilio Vedova’s career. He was awarded the Grand Prize for Painting at the 30th Venice Biennale, unanimously by the international jury. In the same year, composer Luigi Nono created his first electronic composition, entitled Omaggio a Emilio Vedova , which was completed and recorded in October 1960. In the same year he executed major informal paintings and cycles such as Intolleranza 4, as well as works from the Ciclo ‘60 and Sopraffazione 1960 series. The following year, in 1961, Vedova began his celebrated collaboration with Luigi Nono, creating stage sets and projections for the opera Intolleranza ‘60. Del nostro tempo captures the full energy and expressive force of Emilio Vedova’s Informel style.
Specialist: Flaminia Allvin
(Venice 1919–2006)
Del nostro tempo, 1960, signed and dated, mixed media on paper laid on canvas, 41 x 33.5 cm, framed
This work is registered in the Archivio Emilio Vedova, Venice and is accompanied by a photo certificate of authenticity signed by the artist
Provenance:
Gallerie d‘Arte Orler, Favaro Veneto (Venice)
European Private Collection (acquired from the above)
This work “Del Nostro Tempo” executed in 1960 encapsulates the power and creative energy that characterized Emilio Vedova’s artistic practice during this period. As known 1960 marked a period of significant artistic developments in Emilio Vedova’s career. He was awarded the Grand Prize for Painting at the 30th Venice Biennale, unanimously by the international jury. In the same year, composer Luigi Nono created his first electronic composition, entitled Omaggio a Emilio Vedova , which was completed and recorded in October 1960. In the same year he executed major informal paintings and cycles such as Intolleranza 4, as well as works from the Ciclo ‘60 and Sopraffazione 1960 series. The following year, in 1961, Vedova began his celebrated collaboration with Luigi Nono, creating stage sets and projections for the opera Intolleranza ‘60. Del nostro tempo captures the full energy and expressive force of Emilio Vedova’s Informel style.
Specialist: Flaminia Allvin
