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Bentivoglio
Mirella Bentivoglio: A Sculptor of Concrete Poetry and Social Critique Mirella Bentivoglio (1922-2017) was a singular figure in 20th-century Italian art, an artist who defied easy categorization. Born in Rome, she navigated the shifting landscapes of sculpture, poetry, performance art, and curation with a fiercely independent spirit and a profound engagement with social issues. Her work, often characterized by its raw energy and intell
ectual rigor, stands as a testament to her unique vision – a blend of concrete poetry’s visual language, the dynamism of performance, and a persistent critique of societal norms. Bentivoglio's legacy resides not just in individual pieces but in the way she challenged artistic conventions and pushed the boundaries of expression. Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Mirella’s early life was steeped in the intellectual ferment of post-war…