Respirare l’ombra

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Respirare l’ombra is a sculptural installation by Italian artist Giuseppe Penone that explores the relationship between the human body, breath, and nature through materials like leaves and bronze.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf contemporary artwork
sculptural installation
artForm installation
sculpture
artisticTechnique integration of body casts
use of organic materials
artistNationality Italian
artMovement Arte Povera NERFINISHED
associatedConcept porosity between body and environment
shadow as breath space
associatedWithArtist Giuseppe Penone NERFINISHED
colorPalette bronze tones
green of leaves
conceptualFocus exchange of air between humans and plants
visibility of breath
countryOfOrigin Italy
creator Giuseppe Penone NERFINISHED
creatorBirthPlace Garessio NERFINISHED
creatorBirthYear 1947
creatorMovement Arte Povera NERFINISHED
depicts foliage
human lungs
exhibitionContext installations focusing on nature and ecology
museum exhibitions of contemporary art
genre installation art
hasPart bronze casts of human lungs
wall or structure filled with laurel leaves
involvesProcess accumulation of leaves
casting in bronze
languageOfTitle Italian
mainSubject breath
nature
relationship between human body and nature
materialContrast organic leaves vs. durable bronze
relatedWorkByArtist Albero di 12 metri
Soffio di foglie NERFINISHED
sensoryDimension olfactory presence of leaves
visual density of foliage
theme breathing as sculptural act
imprint of the body in nature
interdependence of humans and plants
transformation of organic matter
titleTranslation Breathing the shadow NERFINISHED
usesMaterial bronze
leaves

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Giuseppe Penone notableWork Respirare l’ombra