Specchio 1968

"Specchio" (1968) by Italian artist Giovanni Anselmo is a minimalist sculpture consisting of a single, rectangular piece of brown metal, supported at the top and bottom by a mound of white cotton. The work is notable for its simple form and its focus on the materiality of its components, reflecting Anselmo's interest in the physical properties of materials and their relationship to space. The stark contrast between the brown metal and the white cotton creates a powerful visual tension, inviting viewers to consider the nature of these seemingly disparate materials. This piece exemplifies Anselmo's early work, which often featured simple, everyday objects placed in unexpected arrangements, challenging traditional notions of sculpture.