mixed media on porcelain stoneware mosaic, steel frameArtNoble Gallery
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"Piangimi un fiume V" by Zazzaro Otto features a monochromatic palette, utilizing strong blacks and whites to create an eye-catching contrast. The composition is dominated by bold, abstract shapes and lines, suggesting a dynamic energy. The work depicts a stylized figure with an arrow emerging from the head, evoking themes of conflict or transformation. Otto's distinctive style combines elements of pop art with a modern twist, highlighting his exploration of social themes. The artist's use of post-war materials imbues the piece with historical depth, inviting reconsideration of contemporary societal issues.
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Zazzaro Otto graduated in 2016 from the Universität der Künste (Berlin), where he was awarded the Preis der Ursula-Hanke-Förster-Stiftung in 2016 and the Bernhard-Heiliger Stiftung prize in 2018.
His artistic practice explores themes related to social hierarchies, labor alienation, and other issues that characterize the precariousness of both contemporary and historical contexts. Through the use of post-war salvaged materials, textiles, and bronze work, his choice of objects and media gains new meanings, inviting the viewer to shift their perspective. With a touch of lightness and irony, Z. Otto’s works highlight the complexities of the multifaceted contemporary world.
His work has been showcased in numerous international institutions and project spaces, including Kunsthaus Dahlem (Berlin, Germany), Art Stays Festival (Ptuj, Slovenia), Kunstraum Kreuzberg Bethanien (Berlin, Germany), Westpol (Leipzig, Germany), Mediterranea 18 Young Artist Biennale (Tirana, Albania), 20qm (Berlin Art Week 2018), Rinomina (Paris, France), Sadnaot HaOmanim (Tel Aviv, Israel), and the Triennale di Milano (with Chezplinio).
Over the years, he has founded several initiatives, including the Schwanzo Kollektiv (Berlin, 2012–present), EinMal Temporary Gallery (Modena, 2014–2016), and CHEZPLINIO (Milan, 2022–present). ...
Founded in 2021 and nestled in Milan’s vibrant, post-industrial Lambrate district, ArtNoble Gallery is a contemporary art gallery whose experimental program focuses on artists of the latest generation. Our program bridges boundaries, bringing together emerging talent both from Italy and abroad to explore themes of identity, origins, and the shifting currents of contemporary society. With a commitment to experimentation, our exhibitions are often conceived as site-specific interventions, creating a seamless dialogue between the artwork and the space itself. ...
