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

Our planet isn’t a football: 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 football with relief continents, transforming it into a globe with small cracks concentrated at a point. A symbolic interpretation that merges two images: the Earth, with the hexagons and pentagons characteristic of a football.

The authors denounce the dismissive behavior toward climate agreements, precisely 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. Eco-sustainable mortars, inspired by bioarchitecture, are mixed with rice husk (lolla di riso), a by-product of the rice mill that Francioni Mastromarino have long used in their works, and when mixed with the mortars, they ensure 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 from the smallest details.

A sculpture with strong visual and ethical impact, perfect for those who want a work of art that makes you think about the future of our world.

The sculpture is the result of the synergy between two artists, Francioni and Mastromarino, a pair of artists and lovers who have worked 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 filling for shipping. The sculpture is carefully packaged in a very sturdy box and shipped by express courier. All our collectors are very satisfied with the robustness 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, 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 Florence Superintendency of Fine Arts, part of 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 adhering to 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 necessary documents and comply with the required procedures to guarantee a safe and legal delivery.