Robilant+Voena is delighted to be participating for the first time at Frieze LA, following many years of showcasing at Frieze Masters in London, and being a highlight of the European galleries at the inaugural Frieze Seoul in 2022.  
For this occasion, Robilant+Voena presents a selection of works that emphasise of the artistic dynamism of the twentieth century. 

Demonstrating the gallery’s specialism in post-War Italian art, the presentation celebrates the unique vision of Italian artists during these years, in conversation with their international counterparts. A selection of ground-breaking works by Lucio Fontana forms the heart of the display, with his pioneering tagli and buchi shown alongside examples of his ceramics.
The dynamic experimentation of Italian artists seeking to challenge artistic conventions is further demonstrated by the playful work of Alighiero Boetti, which is complemented by a serene still life by Giorgio Morandi.Together with works by these pioneering Italian artists are pieces that encapsulate the profound artistic trends happening simultaneously on the international scene, featuring many of the most prominent names of the twentieth century.

 Alexander Calder’s mobiles offer a thought-provoking comparison to Fontana’s ceramics, demonstrating the different ways in which artists in Italy and America pushed the boundaries of traditional sculpture during the 1950s and 1960s. The vibrant pop aesthetic of post-War America is encapsulated in a dazzling work by Andy Warhol, whose influence is visible in the block colours of Gunther Forg and conceptual challenges of Rudolf Stingel.   The presentation arrives at its contemporary crescendo with two contrasting yet equally brilliant works by 21st-century artistic icons: Barry X Ball and Damien Hirst. The haunting and serene beauty of Purity by Barry X Ball pays homage to the great Renaissance sculptors, his mastery of modern technologies breathing life into stone and harmonising tradition and innovation. Hirst’s magnificent Tree of Life similarly looks to historical precedent, taking the form of a gothic arched window; on closer inspection the vibrant colours emerge as thousands of intricately-placed butterflies, a celebration of the splendour of nature – and a musing on life and death. 

From the understated stillness of Morandi’s still lifes to the explosive brilliance of Hirst’s butterfly compositions, Robilant+Voena presents a sweeping view of major art developments in the twentieth century, alongside a celebration of the particular artistic brilliance of post-War Italy.