Omaggio a Braccelli 1968

Paolo Boni created "Omaggio a Braccelli" as a tribute to the Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Braccelli, whose work often featured whimsical, geometric figures. Boni’s print invites us to consider the body as a site of cultural inscription. The figures, constructed from hard, angular shapes, appear almost mechanical, reflecting the increasing industrialization and mechanization of society, during his lifetime. This artwork pushes against traditional representations of the human form, challenging viewers to reconsider the boundaries between the organic and the artificial. Boni was born in 1926, and lived through a time of immense change and upheaval in Italy and across the globe. His art reflects the unease and uncertainty of a world grappling with rapid technological advancements and shifting social structures. "Omaggio a Braccelli" is a study of dehumanization which encourages an emotional engagement and a critical reflection on our own relationship with the world.