Studio per la mia ombra verso l'infinito dalla cima dello Stromboli durante l'alba del 16 agosto 1965 1965

Giovanni Anselmo made this artwork, "Studio per la mia ombra verso l'infinito dalla cima dello Stromboli durante l'alba del 16 agosto 1965," on August 16, 1965. It explores ideas about perception, infinity, and the relationship between the self and the universe. Made in Italy, this piece reflects the concerns of artists in the 1960s who questioned traditional art institutions. Anselmo was associated with the Arte Povera movement, whose artists typically used simple materials and focused on challenging the art establishment. The use of natural phenomena, like a shadow cast at dawn, directs the gaze of the viewer to a fleeting moment in time and space. The artwork invites us to contemplate our place in the cosmos. Understanding this artwork requires knowledge of art history, the Arte Povera movement, and the cultural context of Italy in the 1960s. By examining the artist's other works, statements, and critical responses, we can better appreciate how this art questions the structures of artistic production and meaning.