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Delve into the world of Italian Futurism and its embrace of speed, dynamism, and militaristic themes through a collection of artworks that capture the essence of the movement. Explore the vibrant energy, bold aesthetics, and unconventional perspectives that defined this avant-garde art movement.
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– …destroy the museums, the libraries, every type of academy… …the great crowds, shaken by work, by pleasure or by rioting”… …We will glorify war – the world’s only hygiene – militarism, patriotism, the destructive gesture of freedom-bringers, beautiful ideas worth dying for, and scorn for woman. from the Futurist Manifesto by the founder of Italian Futurism
Severini, Dynamism of a Dancer, 1912 Severini, Self Portrait, 1912
Carra, Patriotic Festival, 1914 ***
We affirm that the world’s magnificence has been enriched by a new beauty: the beauty of speed. A racing car whose hood is adorned with great pipes, like serpents of explosive breath – a roaring car that seems to run on grapeshot is more beautiful than The Victory of Samothrace (1910).
Severini, Hospital Train, 1915 Severini, Armored Train, 1915