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La Spiaggia #1

Creator: Enzo Ragazzini
Offered by: Arco Gallery

Description
La Spiaggia #1 (The Beach), a 1963 photograph by Enzo Ragazzini, presents a mesmerizing snapshot of human activity on a crowded beach. Rendered in warm ochres, sandy hues, and striking shadows, the image captures a timeless essence of leisure and heat. Ragazzini’s innovative use of solarization transforms this everyday scene into a surreal, layered composition. The partial reversal of tones creates a halo effect, imbuing the figures with an ethereal quality that blurs the boundaries between realism and abstraction.

This photograph was commissioned for the XIII Milan Triennial, where it featured as part of a massive mural in the Italian pavilion designed by Gae Aulenti, later renowned for her transformation of the Gare d’Orsay into the Musée d’Orsay. The pavilion won the International Grand Prix, a testament to the innovative integration of Ragazzini’s art. Comparable to the works of William Klein, this photograph captures human dynamism but pushes further with avant-garde darkroom techniques, creating a tableau that is as nostalgic as it is otherworldly. Ideal for art collectors and interior designers alike, it brings a sense of movement, history, and technical mastery to any space.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Archival Giclée Pigment Print
Condition:	New.
Creation Date:	1963
Styles / Movements:	Contemporary
Dealer Reference #:	ER003
Incollect Reference #:	774438

Dimensions

W.	80 in;	H.	28.2 in;
W.	203.2 cm;	H.	71.63 cm;

Message from Seller:

Arco Gallery, founded in 2013 by Valentina Puccioni, offers a truly personalized art experience in the heart of SoHo, NYC. Located in a historic loft and open by appointment only, the gallery provides exclusive, intimate viewings, away from the mainstream gallery scene. P: 212.226.1207 E: valentina@arcogallery.com