Francioni Mastromarino (1978) - It's not a game!

Our planet is not a football: the work tackles the issue of climate change, delivering a clear message; "It's not a game" is a contemporary sculpture created by the duo Francioni Mastromarino. The sculpture depicts a soccer ball with the continents in relief, transforming it into a globe with small cracks concentrated in one point. A symbolic interpretation that fuses two images: the Earth, with the hexagons and pentagons typical of a football.

The authors denounce the disdainful behavior towards climate agreements, especially now, during the World Cup hosted in part by the United States, highlighting the risk of treating climate change and the safeguarding of our only planet with superficiality as if it were a game.

The materials used reflect a concrete commitment to the environment. The eco-sustainable mortars, inspired by bio construction, are mixed with rice hulls, a by-product of the rice milling that Francioni Mastromarino have long used in their works and which, when mixed with the mortars, ensures the durability of the piece. This choice not only reduces environmental impact but also integrates the message of the work: respect for the planet must start from even the smallest details.

A sculpture with a strong visual and ethical impact, perfect for those who wish a work of art that makes one reflect on the future of our world.

The sculpture is the result of the synergy of two artists, Francioni and Mastromarino, a couple of art and love who have been working together for about 20 years in their studio in Pietrasanta, Tuscany.

The chosen materials minimize the pollutant percentage, as does the use of cardboard scraps as filling for the shipment. The sculpture is carefully packaged in a very robust box and shipped with express courier. All of our collectors are very satisfied with the sturdiness of our packaging.

With our sculptures we are present in private collections in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, France, Portugal, Denmark, Austria, USA, Switzerland, Romania, United Kingdom, Poland, Finland, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, United Arab Emirates and Italy.

For shipments outside the European Union, the sculpture will be accompanied by a certificate of free export for contemporary art works, which will be stamped and validated by the Export Office of the Soprintendenza delle Belle Arti of Florence, part of the Ministry of Culture.

Regarding shipments to Germany, we are registered with the German LUCID registry to guarantee the correct disposal of packaging. We commit to following environmental regulations and contributing to reduce environmental impact.

Whether the sculpture is shipped outside the European Union or to Germany, we ensure to provide all necessary documents and to comply with the required procedures to guarantee a safe and legal delivery.