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Style & Movement

Welcome to the Aurora & Athena gallery collection of Spatialism (Spazialismo). Founded in 1947 by the visionary Italian-Argentine artist Lucio Fontana, Spatialism is a revolutionary post-war movement that shattered the traditional boundaries of painting and sculpture. Driven by the rapid advancements in science, technology, and space exploration, Spatialist artists sought to transcend the flat, two-dimensional surface of the canvas.

The movement is most famously characterized by Fontana’s iconic tagli (slashes) and buchi (holes). By physically puncturing or cutting the canvas, artists transformed the artwork from a mere surface into a dynamic, three-dimensional object, inviting actual space and light to interact with the piece. This radical approach redefined the relationship between the artwork, the viewer, and the surrounding environment, merging time and space into a single conceptual gesture. Along with Fontana, key figures such as Roberto Crippa pushed the movement forward, exploring new textures, materials, and spatial dynamics.

Today, Spatialism remains one of the most intellectually compelling and highly valued categories in the contemporary art market. At our gallery, we are proud to offer an exceptional selection of Spatialism for sale. Our curated collection features authentic, avant-garde masterpieces that bring profound historical significance and conceptual depth to any prestigious collection. Explore our current inventory of Spatialist art and acquire a groundbreaking piece of post-war Italian innovation.

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Roberto Crippa
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1 Work in This Collection
Roberto Crippa - Senza Titolo, 1964
Available
2.200 €

Roberto Crippa - Senza Titolo, 1964

29.7 × 39.7 cm / Mixed Media on Paper

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about participating in our auctions or submitting your artwork? Find answers to common inquiries below, or feel free to reach out for more details.
Our current selection of artworks available for private sale may be viewed in our Online Gallery.
Selected works may also be viewed in our showroom by prior appointment.
All Aurora & Athena auctions are held online. The simplest way to take part is to create an account on auroraathena.com: once approved, you can leave a maximum bid on any lot before the sale and bid live in our own auction room, with a buyer's premium of 25% — lower than on third-party platforms. Our sales are also listed on LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, Drouot or BidSpirit, where the buyer's premium is 30%. See our How to Bid page for the full guide.
Not at the moment — we don't offer telephone bidding. You can bid from anywhere in the world in our own online auction room (create an account on auroraathena.com, 25% buyer's premium), or through LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, Drouot or BidSpirit (30% buyer's premium).
Yes. Once your account on auroraathena.com is approved, open any lot in the catalogue and leave your maximum bid — we bid for you, step by step, only as far as needed, and you can raise or withdraw it until the lot comes up in the live sale. Your maximum is never shown to other bidders. Absentee bids can also be left on LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, Drouot or BidSpirit, at their 30% buyer's premium. For the full guide, see our How to Bid page.
Yes. All artworks may be viewed in our showroom by appointment only. We encourage collectors to inspect artworks in person whenever possible.
Credit card payments are accepted for purchases up to €10,000. Purchases exceeding this amount must be paid by bank wire transfer.
For auction purchases, payment is due within 14 days of the auction. For gallery purchases and private sales, payment terms are agreed individually.
For purchases of €1,000 or more, buyers must complete our client registration (KYC) procedure before the transaction can be finalized. Required documentation includes a completed Client Registration Form, a valid passport or national ID, and proof of address dated within the last three months.
For auction purchases, where applicable, KYC documentation and payment must both be completed within 14 days of the auction.
Yes. Artworks may be collected by appointment or shipped worldwide. For every purchase — at auction, through the gallery, or via a private sale — Aurora & Athena coordinates professional, insured shipping on your behalf with trusted logistics partners. If you'd prefer to arrange your own shipping instead, we're happy to work with a provider of your choice.
It’s easy! Just fill out the form on our website: auroraathena.com/sell — or email us at sell@auroraathena.com. Be sure to include key details like the artist, technique, size, and clear photos of the artwork (front, back, and signature if possible). The more information you provide, the better we can evaluate your submission. We’ll get back to you as soon as we review it!
Auction purchases are governed by our Auction Terms & Conditions. Gallery purchases and private sales are governed by our Gallery Terms & Conditions.
If you require any additional information regarding our auctions, gallery, private sales or services, we would be delighted to assist. Contact us via our Contact page or email contact@auroraathena.com.

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