White (Bianco)

Alberto Burri

Created:
Movement:
1952
Abstract Expressionism
key Notes:
Textural abstraction, Monochromatic composition
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Dimensions:
Without frame: 56.5 × 84.8 cm (22 1/4 × 33 7/16 in.); 56.2 × 84.8 cm (22 1/8 × 33 3/8 in.)
medium:
Oil, enamel, metallic paint, fabric, synthetic polymer, tar, paper, thread, and gold leaf on fabric
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"White (Bianco)" by Alberto Burri is a work that exemplifies his innovative use of unconventional materials, such as burlap, wood, and plastic, to explore texture and form. Burri's approach reflects his interest in the physicality of materials and the transformation of surfaces, contributing to the post-war art movement known as Art Informel.

Description of the work:

"White (Bianco)" by Alberto Burri is a complex composition that juxtaposes various materials, including oil, enamel, metallic paint, fabric, synthetic polymer, tar, paper, thread, and gold leaf, to create a textured and layered surface. The work's predominantly white palette is punctuated by subtle variations in tone and texture, highlighting Burri's innovative use of unconventional materials to explore the boundaries between painting and sculpture.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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White (Bianco)