Valerio Adami (1935) - Marat

Valerio Adami (born 1935) – Marat – Original signed silkscreen print – HC proof – 1991

Description of the work:

Rare original screen print by Valerio Adami, produced in 1991 and entitled “Marat.” This composition draws on the historical figure of Jean-Paul Marat, depicted in his bath, an emblematic theme in art history revisited by the artist in his instantly recognizable graphic language.

The work is distinguished by the bold black lines, blocks of vivid color, and the geometric construction characteristic of Valerio Adami’s style. It stands as a fine example of his synthesis between narration, history and modernity.

Specifications:

Artist: Valerio Adami (born 1935)
Title: Marat
Year: 1991
Medium: Original screen print on paper
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist
Edition: HC (Hors Commerce), edition reserved from the artist’s studio
Dimensions: 50 × 65 cm
Framing: Unframed

Condition:

Excellent overall. Paper clean, with no tears or notable creases. The colors are fresh and bright for a work of 35 years. The verso of the work is shown in the last photograph.

About the artist:

Valerio Adami (born 1935 in Bologna) is one of the leading figures of postwar Italian contemporary art. Trained at the Accademia delle Belle Arti di Brera in Milan, he developed from the 1960s a unique pictorial language, based on strongly marked black contours, bold color fields and a construction reminiscent of comics, while addressing philosophical, literary, historical and political themes.

His work is deeply influenced by literature, music and European thought. Adami collaborates with numerous writers and intellectuals and also undertakes important public commissions, including mosaics, stained glass, and monumental paintings.

His works are in the permanent collections of prestigious international institutions, including the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, Tate in London, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid and many other museums devoted to modern and contemporary art.

This HC edition, hand-signed, represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire an original work by an artist of international renown, particularly sought after by collectors of contemporary art.