Have you ever heard of Jannis Kounellis, his poetic works and his crucial role in Arte Povera?
Originally from Piraeus, Greece, in 1936, Kounellis moved to Italy in the 1950s, establishing himself as a key figure in the international art scene until his passing in 2017, in Rome.
A pioneer of a movement that sought to redefine visual language through the use of unconventional materials, Kounellis’ life is marked by the fact that he left an indelible imprint on contemporary art. This post aims to explore the life of Jannis Kounellis, highlighting how his artistic practice has interrogated and transformed the perception of art.