“Eaismo” is an italian term from “Era Atomica -ismo” which probably would translate in english as “aeism” (Atomic Era -ism). It is the arcane name of an obscure artistic movement founded in Livorno in 1948 by the painter Voltolino Fontani (1920-1976) along with other local artists.I have read that “Eaismo” was a forerunner of the nuclear art, of which I am absolutely not aware, in Italy and Europe.
In the photo you can see a plaque on the birthplace of the painter, in Via Sant'Andrea (St Andrew Street), which translates:
Here was born
on February, 11th 1920
the painter
Voltolino Fontani
creator of the
eaist movement
in the 30th anniversary
of his death
the Municipality of Livorno
the Labronic Group
Livorno, August, 8th 2006
on February, 11th 1920
the painter
Voltolino Fontani
creator of the
eaist movement
in the 30th anniversary
of his death
the Municipality of Livorno
the Labronic Group
Livorno, August, 8th 2006
I don't know how much “aeistic” is the plaque, but the surrounding wires and pipes are worthy of any contemporary art installation.
About nuclear art I have found only references in Italian, but you could check the bio of one of its founders, Enrico Baj, in Wikipedia and his obituary on The Guardian.
5 comments:
Count me as one who never heard about Nuclear Art. And interesting post.
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I have never heard of nuclear art. I will have to wikipedia or google it later.
Cool plaque and information on the artist and artistic movement.
strange picture!!!
At least the typically Italian mishmash of tubes and wires along the building are painted a lovely pink here!
Bellissima la cornice con fili cavi e tubi.
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