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

Our planet is not a soccer ball: the work tackles the issue of climate change, sending a clear message; “It’s not a game” is a contemporary sculpture created by the artist couple 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 characteristic of a soccer ball.

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

The materials used reflect a concrete commitment to the environment. Eco-sustainable plasters, inspired by bio-building, are mixed with rice husk (lolla di riso), a by-product of the milling industry that Francioni Mastromarino have long used in their works and that, when mixed with the plasters, 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 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 duo of art and love who have been working together for about 20 years in their Pietrasanta studio in Tuscany. The chosen materials minimize the pollutant percentage, as does the use of cardboard scraps as packing filler for shipping. The sculpture is carefully packaged in a very robust box and shipped by courier express. 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, the United Kingdom, Poland, Finland, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, the United Arab Emirates and Italy.

For shipments outside the European Union, the sculpture will be accompanied by a certificate of free export for contemporary artworks, which will be stamped and validated by the Export Office of the Superintendence of Fine Arts of Florence, belonging to the Ministry of Culture.

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

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