Stefano Arienti

Biography

Stefano Arienti (b. 1961) lives and works in Milan, Italy. In the tradition of Arte Povera, Arienti works with found images and printed materials. He transforms his source material through a minimal gesture (like folding or puncturing) that he repeats systematically, almost obsessively. In doing so, he subverts the visual cliches of popular culture. Arienti has shown extensively in worldwide, including the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, IL; the Centre d'Art Contemporain, Geneva; the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul, Korea; the ICA, London; the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Boston, MA; the Castello di Rivoli, Turin, Italy; the 7th Gwangju Biennale, curated by Okwui Enwezor. In 2005 the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo in Turin presented a major retrospective of Arienti's work, and he has been featured in the Milano Europa 2000 Triennial, and the Third International Istanbul Biennial. To download artist CV, click on "Printable PDF of Full Text."
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Gallery Exhibitions

• Stefano Arienti - May 10 - June 14, 2008
• Stefano Arienti - September 7 - October 14, 2006
• Stefano Arienti - September 8 - October 22, 2005

Museum Exhibitions

• Stefano Arienti - May 10 - June 14, 2008
• Stefano Arienti - September 7 - October 14, 2006
• Stefano Arienti - September 8 - October 22, 2005

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Selected Works

STEFANO ARIENTI Library, 2007 - 2008 99 manipulated books and wheat dimensions variable LM11352


STEFANO ARIENTI Library, 2007 - 2008 99 manipulated books and wheat dimensions variable LM11352


STEFANO ARIENTI Library - detail, 2007 - 2008 99 manipulated books and wheat dimensions variable LM11352


STEFANO ARIENTI The Asian Shore Installation View at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 2007


STEFANO ARIENTI The Asian Shore Installation View at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 2007


Libri Tranciati, 2006 sliced books dimensions variable LM10160


STEFANO ARIENTI Strappo Nella Tappezzeria, 2006 zipper on poster 23.625 x 15.675 inches 60 x 39.8 cm LM10145


Blossoming Spring Tree, 2006 zipper on poster 27.25 x 19.75 inches (framed) 69.2 x 50.2 cm LM10148


STEFANO ARIENTI Blossoming Prunus, 2006 zipper on poster 27 x 18.75 inches (framed) 68.6 x 47.6 cm LM10150


STEFANO ARIENTI Vaso Nancy, 2006 zipper on poster 25.6 x 15.5 inches 65 x 39.4 cm LM10147


STEFANO ARIENTI Trefili, 2006 rolled newspapers variable dimensions LM10161


STEFANO ARIENTI Trefili - detail, 2006 rolled newspapers variable dimensions LM10161


STEFANO ARIENTI Aubusson Rosso, 2006 dyed wool carpet 93.3 x 118.1 inches 237 x 300 cm LM10167


Tovaglia per Marmo, 2006 acrylic and ink on cotton dimensions variable LM10158


STEFANO ARIENTI Installation View at Lehmann Maupin, 2006


Guglie del Duomo / Spires of the Duomo (Cathedral), 2005 19 postcards dimensions variable LM9035


STEFANO ARIENTI Installation View at Lehmann Maupin, 2005


Palme (Palms), 2004 Zip-fastener on poster 6 parts, each 138 x 100 cm


Verde mimetico (Camouflage green), 2004 Assemblage of posters and cut-out cloths Variable dimensions


Montagna blu (Blue mountain), 2004 Collage of perforated posters mounted on panel 160 x 96 cm


Tulipanini (Tulips), 1998 - 2003 Assemblage of posters Ambient dimensions


Casseto con Strisce, 1987-89 carta stampata (fumetti) piegata in cassetto di legno 15.5" x 18" x 2.5"

Available Works

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STEFANO ARIENTI Sumak Nero, 2006 acrylic and ink on mylar 77.25 x 43.3 inches 196.2 x 110 cm 83 x 49.5 inches (framed) 210.8 x 125.7 cm LM10143 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

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STEFANO ARIENTI Sumak Rosso, 2006 acrylic and ink on mylar 76.75 x 43.3 inches 195 x 110 cm 83 x 49.5 inches (framed) 210.8 x 125.7 cm LM10142 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

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STEFANO ARIENTI Cielo Azzurro, 2005 collage of perforated posters 51.97 x 37.8 inches 132 x 96 cm 53.5 x 39 inches (framed) 135.9 x 99.1 cm LM9512 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

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STEFANO ARIENTI Marghera Arsenale, 2005 collage 10.43 x 37.01 inches 26.5 x 94 cm 14 x 40.75 inches (framed) 35.6 x 103.5 cm LM9516 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

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STEFANO ARIENTI Pini Montani (Mountain Pines), 2005 collage of perforated posters 52.17 x 37.8 inches 132.5 x 96 cm 53.5 x 39.125 inches (framed) 135.9 x 99.4 cm LM9068 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

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STEFANO ARIENTI Grigio Azzuro, 2005 poster collage 57.09 x 37.8 inches 145 x 96 cm 53.5 x 39 inches (framed) 135.9 x 99.1 cm LM9514 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

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STEFANO ARIENTI Linea Blu, 2004 collage of perforated posters 3 parts, each: 53.15 x 38.58 inches 135 x 98 cm 3 parts, each: 54.5 x 40.25 inches (framed) 138.4 x 102.2 cm LM9230 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com