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Boccioni, Umberto
1882–1916
Nationality: Kingdom of Italy
Born: 1882, Reggio Calabria
Died: 1916, Verona
Gender: male
Movements
Futurism
Occupations
photographer
painter
artist
printmaker
art critic
sculptor
draftsperson
Biography
One of the founding theorists and practitioners of Italian Futurism. His sculpture 'Forme uniche della continuità nello spazio' (Unique Forms of Continuity in Space) remains one of the icons of the early 20th century avant-garde.
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Notable Works
- Charge of the Lancers
- Unique Forms of Continuity in Space
- The Street Enters the House
- The City Rises
- Sintesi plastica di una figura seduta (Silvia)
- Horse + Rider + Apartment house
- Study for States of Mind: Those Who Go























