Arte Povera, an insight in sustainable art : “Extensions” series as a case study
Reza, Alberto (2021)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021120824555
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021120824555
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The objective of this study was to collect information on contemporary artists in dialogue with Arte Povera to have a better understanding of the relationship between Arte Povera and sustainability, and the ways in which artists approach this relationship. The study was used as a theoretical framework for the series “Extensions”
The data for this thesis were collected from a variety of sources, including articles, books and video interviews about relevant artworks and exhibitions of Antoni Tapies, Michelangelo Pistoletto and Benjamin Sabatier were analyzed.
Arte Povera as an evolving movement can help to rethink the term sustainability towards the arts. This would suggest that artists can bring awareness and contribute to our understanding of ecological, social, economic, and cultural change.
The data for this thesis were collected from a variety of sources, including articles, books and video interviews about relevant artworks and exhibitions of Antoni Tapies, Michelangelo Pistoletto and Benjamin Sabatier were analyzed.
Arte Povera as an evolving movement can help to rethink the term sustainability towards the arts. This would suggest that artists can bring awareness and contribute to our understanding of ecological, social, economic, and cultural change.