Michelangelo Pistoletto Italian, b. 1933
Mirror, 1992
Screenprint in colors on Plexiglas mirror
23 5/8 x 17 3/4 in.
60 x 45 cm
60 x 45 cm
87/150
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Michelangelo Pistoletto (Italy, 1933) is a key figure in Arte Povera and conceptual art. Renowned for his 'Mirror Paintings,' which incorporate reflective surfaces to engage viewers directly, he explores themes...
Michelangelo Pistoletto (Italy, 1933) is a key figure in Arte Povera and conceptual art. Renowned for his 'Mirror Paintings,' which incorporate reflective surfaces to engage viewers directly, he explores themes of identity, society, and time. Pistoletto's Mirror (1992) is a quintessential example of his "mirror paintings" (Quadri specchianti), featuring screenprint on Plexiglas or polished steel. This is a signed, numbered editions that blend photographic imagery with the viewer's reflection, merging art with daily life.