Lucio Fontana: Spatialism. Pioneering the Contemporary

Hauser & Wirth Hong Kong presents a significant exhibition of works by Argentine-Italian artist Lucio Fontana, focusing on his seminal Buchi (Holes) and Tagli (Cuts) series. This presentation delves into the evolution of Spatialism, the revolutionary movement Fontana founded, showcasing his radical exploration of the canvas as a dynamic space beyond traditional boundaries. The exhibition, curated by Luca Massimo Barbero, highlights how Fontana’s punctured and slashed surfaces redefined the interplay between artwork and its environment, pioneering postwar contemporary art. This Hong Kong showing concludes a trilogy of exhibitions, offering a comprehensive look at his groundbreaking career from the 1920s to the late 1960s.