Giulio Paolini (1940)

Created his defining work at 20—a geometric drawing he knew he'd never surpass, then spent his career reflecting on it.

ABOUT

Giulio Paolini (born 5 November 1940) is an Italian artist associated with both Arte Povera and Conceptual Art. == Biography == Paolini was born in Genoa. After a childhood spent in Bergamo, he moved with his family to Turin where he still lives today. He attended the Giambattista Bodoni State Industrial Technical School of Graphics and Photography, graduating in the Graphics department in 1959. He had been interested in art from an early age, visiting museums and galleries…

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NOTABLE WORKS

Scolacimento (Slipping) 1966 La stanza del pittore 1967 The Authentic Work 2001 · Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

INFLUENCES

Influenced by

Giorgio de ChiricoMetaphysical Painting Marcel DuchampConceptual Art Piero della FrancescaItalian Renaissance Lorenzo LottoItalian Renaissance

Influenced

Sherrie LevineAppropriation Art Louise LawlerInstitutional Critique