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

Our planet isn’t a soccer ball: the work addresses the theme of climate change, delivering a clear message; "It's not a game" is a contemporary sculpture created by the artist duo Francioni Mastromarino. The sculpture depicts a soccer ball with relief continents, transforming it into a globe with small cracks concentrated at a 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 toward climate accords, precisely now on the occasion of the World Cup hosted in part by the United States, highlighting the risk of treating climate change and the protection of our only planet superficially as if it were a game.

The materials used reflect a concrete commitment to the environment. Eco-sustainable mortars, inspired by bioarchitecture, are mixed with rice husk (lolla di riso), a by-product of the rice milling that Francioni Mastromarino have long used in their works, and which, when mixed with mortars, ensures the durability of the piece. This choice not only reduces environmental impact but also integrates the artwork’s message: respect for the planet must start with the smallest details.

A sculpture with a strong visual and ethical impact, perfect for those who want a work of art that makes them 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 polluting percentage, as does the use of cardboard scraps as packing filler for shipping. The sculpture is carefully packaged in a very sturdy box and shipped with an 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 artworks, which will be stamped and validated by the Export Office of the Superintendence of Fine Arts of Florence, under the Ministry of Culture.

Regarding shipments to Germany, we are registered with the German LUCID registry to ensure proper disposal of packaging. We commit to complying with environmental regulations and contributing to reducing 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."} }]} }# Wait ensure valid JSON with single object and key translated_text only. The above seems to include stray characters. I'll re-output clean.