Per nuovi desideri 1977

Alighiero Boetti's 'Per nuovi desideri' is a textile work, and I'm struck by how Boetti embraces process. It's like he's setting up a system and letting it play out. There's a real physicality to this piece, it looks like a rug. Up close, you can see the texture, the way the fibers create a surface that's both inviting and a little rough. The colours are bold. Look at how the blues and oranges contrast in the middle band, that ‘O’ really sings! Boetti is playing with the push and pull between order and chaos. You see, this piece reminds me of the work of someone like Paul Klee. Both artists share this playful spirit, a willingness to experiment. It's like they're inviting us to question everything we thought we knew about art. And isn't that what art is all about?