Seminal figure of the Surrealist Movement and mentor of various exponents of Abstract Expressionism, Roberto Matta (1911-2002) is one of the most interesting artists of 20th century, with his production between art and design.
In the mid-’60s, he started a collaboration with Dino Gavina that led to the creation of iconic design pieces such as Malitte (1966) and for the Ultramobile collection (1971) Margarita, Sacco Alato and MAgriTTA.
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Ph. Bruno Elisei
For ART CITY Segnala 2019 on the occasion of Arte Fiera, Paradisoterrestre presents its first exhibition in its recently inaugurated venue.
UltraMatta intends to exhibit for the first time the limited re-editions of Margarita and Sacco Alato by Roberto Matta and at the same time is a focus on one of the most interesting and stimulating figures of the last century, with his multifaceted production at the crossroads between art and design, in the context of a broader re-evaluation of his importance internationally.
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Ph. Mattia Tonelli
Paradisoterrestre Edition 2019
First production: Simon International – Ultramobile collection, 1971
Materials: cast bronze
Dimensions:W 88 D 48 H 135 cm | W 34,6 D 18,9 H 53,1 in 86 kg | lb 190
Paradisoterrestre Edition 2019
First production: Simon International – Ultramobile collection, 1971
Materials: cast aluminium
Dimensions: W 88 D 48 H 135 cm | W 34,6 D 18,9 H 53,1 28 kg | lb 62
Paradisoterrestre Edition 2019
First production: Simon International – Ultramobile collection, 1971
Materials: cast bronze, polyurethane foam covered with chenille velvet
Dimensions: W 125 D 80 H 67 cm | W 49,2 D 31,5 H 26,4 in 60 kg | lb 132
Paradisoterrestre Edition 2019
First production: Simon International – Ultramobile collection, 1971
Materials: cast aluminium, polyurethane foam covered with chenille velvet
Dimensions: W 125 D 80 H 67 cm | W 49,2 D 31,5 H 26,4 20 kg | lb 44
