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Kounellis, Jannis (1936-2017)

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Name
Kounellis, Jannis (1936-2017)
Nationality
Greek
Biography
Associated with Arte Povera; he participated in the 'Arte povera-Im spazio' exhibition in Genoa in 1967. His work often involved the juxtaposition of objects, materials, and actions antithetical to one another; geometric metal shapes are contrasted with such materials as cotton, earth, plants and animals. Elements are often chosen for their smell, tactile qualities, and symbolic associations. Language and text have also played key roles. His work employed elements such as painting and collage mixed with created 'environments' and performance.
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Assets (23 in total)

Horses, 1969 (mixed media) (b/w photo)
Untitled, 1978 (plaster, bodycolour, cord, iron plinth)
Die eiserne Runde, 1995 (iron, coal, sacks, steel) (see also 180808-810, 180812-813)
Untitled - Black Rose (Senza titolo - Rosa nera), by Jannis Kounellis, 1966, 20th Century, enamel on canvas, 223 ? 260 cm
Untitled, 1968 (steel & wood trolley with rubber tyres & charcoal)
Untitled, 1979 (wood, canvas, rope & smoke burns)
Z 44, by Jannis Kounellis, c. 1960, 20th century (enamel on canvas)
Die eiserne Runde, 1995 (iron, coal, sacks, steel) (see also 180808-811, 180813)
Untitled, 1986 (steel, burlap and lead)
Untitled (Senza titolo), by Jannis Kounellis, 1988, 20th Century, mild steel, jute, travertine and limonite, 250 x 280 x 28 cm
Installation, 1997 (mixed media)
Untitled, 1965 (acrylic on canvas)
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