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Between the late 1970s and early 1980s, a new generation of Italian artists returned to the image, to painting, and to narration — giving rise to the Nuovi-nuovi, one of the most significant movements of Italian postmodernism.

With decades of experience in Italian art, Stefanini Arte offers curated contemporary and fine-art prints and expert guidance for seasoned and emerging collectors alike. Stefanini Arte was founded by a group of Italian publishers and art dealers active in the contemporary art sector since 1976. Could you share how this founding vision came about and how it has shaped the gallery’s ethos today? The founding vision of Stefanini Arte is the result of the convergence of editorial

The present era can be described in many ways, but one term stands out above all: "digital". In the contemporary art market, embracing digital technology has become essential to ensure accessibility. At Artsper, this digital transformation is at the core of our mission, and we are excited to share the success of our partnership with Stefanini Arte. Since the collaboration began in 2022, it has proven to be an excellent example of how digitalization helps galleries stay aligne

By what criteria are 'serial works' classified as 'author's originals'? Lucio Fontana - Concetto spaziale,1965 - Original color silkscreen with punched holes.- cm 69,5 x 49,5 - Edition of 90 ex. What is an Original Artist's Multiple? An original artist's multiple is a graphic work — etching, lithograph, woodcut, screenprint, and so forth — conceived by the artist to be produced in multiple impressions by means of a matrix either directly incised by the artist or created from

How five Italian artists wrote one of the most significant chapters in contemporary art In the late 1970s, while Minimalism and Conceptual Art seemed to have exhausted every possible alternative, a group of Italian artists made a gesture that was both anachronistic and visionary: they returned to painting. Not out of nostalgia, not as a sterile reaction, but to reclaim what those decades of formal rigour had progressively driven from the scene: emotion, gesture, matter, myth.

Environmental conditions, display, and handling play a decisive role in the preservation of artworks. A focused overview of best practices for paintings, prints, and photographs, addressing conservation as an ongoing and practical aspect of collection management.

The Italian art market is currently entering a phase of consolidation and structural stability, marked by increasing attention to the historical quality of artworks and the solidity of artistic trajectories. The intense activity of auction houses, renewed international interest, and greater selectivity among collectors confirm a clear trend: value is increasingly concentrated in works grounded in material presence, coherence of artistic research, and verifiable documentation.

Italian modern and contemporary art represents a crossroads of languages, ideas, and experiments that have helped redefine the international art landscape. Its strength lies in its ability to combine a profound cultural heritage with a constant drive for innovation, generating works and movements that still influence global creativity today. From the Historical Avant-gardes to the Experimentations of the Twentieth Century Futurism, born in 1909 with Filippo Tommaso Marinetti'

Gifting a work of art is an extraordinary gesture that evokes emotions and conveys profound meaning. Omar Galliani, Fendente The Christmas holidays are the perfect occasion to express appreciation and affection through a tangible gesture. In this context, a work of art represents a distinctive and personal choice. It is not yet another ephemeral object destined to be forgotten, but a treasure capable of preserving its value and beauty over time. To give a work of art is to of

The Art Market in Numbers In recent years, the art market has demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt and grow, even in complex global contexts. According to the Art Basel & UBS Art Market Report, in 2023 the total value of global art sales exceeded $65 billion, marking a recovery compared to pre-pandemic levels. The contemporary art segment remains the most dynamic, accounting for approximately 20% of all transactions and attracting both seasoned collectors and new invest

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This extraordinary collection of 21 coloured etchings represents one of the most intense and sought-after graphic cycles by Salvador Dalí (1904–1989). Created in 1970 , the series is a visceral and intellectual homage to Tristan and Isolde , the medieval legend that embodies the pinnacle of tragic, passionate, and fated love. Surrealism: A Key to Profound Interpretation Dalí, the undisputed master of Surrealism , elevates the myth into an exploration of the subconscious and