Collection: Alberto Gallingani

"Introduction to Alberto Gallingani"

Alberto Gallingani (Florence, 1938) is a historic and dynamic figure in Italian art, whose artistic career represents an exceptional synthesis of the rigorous tradition of geometric abstraction and the urgency of contemporary social criticism. He trained in the Florentine area of Classical Abstraction, of which he is considered, along with his teacher Vinicio Berti, one of the most talented exponents. His work has evolved through fundamental cycles – from New Reality Painting to Utopian Geometry to the AGN cycle – integrating painting, collage, photography, performance and video.

Biography of Alberto Gallingani

Alberto Gallingani was born in Florence in 1938. Despite an initial technical education, his artistic vocation led him to frequent private studios and, while still a teenager, to encounter the Classical Abstract movement. This closeness to masters such as Vinicio Berti (his mentor and friend) and Gualtiero Nativi had a profound impact on him, shaping his artistic freedom and technical expertise.

After his initial experiences with realist painting, in 1961 he joined the Florentine abstract movement and developed his expertise in New Reality Painting. In the 1980s, with the "Letters from Berlin" series (1982–1986), his work expanded beyond national borders, finding fertile ground for expansion in Europe.

Since the 1990s, Gallingani's work has evolved toward a complementarity of languages. He introduced the use of photography, wood, iron, and plastic, and experimented with Performance and Mail Art. This phase of research culminated with the creation of Gallingani & Associati (1998), with which he also produced video works, and the founding of ZEROTRE Movimento per l'Arte Effimera (2003), a reflection on the temporality of the work of art.

A crucial moment in his career was his invitation to the 50th Venice Biennale (2003), Extra 50 Section - Brain Apartment Project, which consolidated his international vocation. His recent production, particularly the AGN cycle (from 2010 to today), highlights a constant dialogue with historical and social reality, integrating color, abstract signs, and references to newspapers. Gallingani's art, lucid and coherent, is dedicated to world justice and remains one of the most important visual and conceptual narratives in Italy.

Alberto Gallingani in the museums of the world

50th Venice Biennale (2003), Extra 50 Section - Brain Apartment Project.

XVI Bienal de Sao Paulo – Arte Postal (1981), curated by Walter Zanini.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MACN), Nardò (present in the collection).

Solo and group exhibitions

Selected Works 1960 – 2018 (Anthological Exhibition), Galleria Zetaeffe, Florence.

50th Venice Biennale, Extra 50 Section - Brain Apartment Project.

XVI Bienal de Sao Paulo – Postal Art, Brazil.

First solo exhibition, Galleria Numero, Florence.

Exhibitions in Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, the United States, the Philippines, China, Spain and England.

Galleria Antonio Damiani is honored to present the work of Alberto Gallingani, a master who embodies the finest tradition of Italian abstraction, evolving it into a language of strong ethical and contemporary impact. His canvases, animated by relentless compositional energy and constant research, represent a bridge between the geometric rigor of the postwar era and the need for social analysis. Gallingani is an artist who has navigated the field of art with clear concepts and high technical expertise, offering collectors a historicized work of profound conceptual value.

Alberto Gallingani: Market Analysis, Style, and Value of Ethical Abstraction and Metarealism

Alberto Gallingani is a key figure linking post-war Florentine Classical Abstraction to critical conceptual art. His work is appreciated for its geometric rigor and ethical depth, offering collectors a stable bridge between historical tradition and contemporary themes.

Value Drivers: Historical Cycles and Critical Multimedia Works

Collecting interest in Gallingani is supported by his historicity (as a central figure in Florentine Abstraction) and the thematic coherence of his work cycles, particularly the transition from the formal rigor of the 1960s to the multimedia synthesis of the AGN cycle. The evaluation focuses on the provenance and integrity of the works from these key periods.

The most sought-after works are:

Historic Works of the 1960s and 1970s: The canvases of pure geometric abstraction, which define his connection with Florentine Classical Abstraction.
Works from the AGN Cycle and Mixed Media: Recent works, created using mixed media, collage, and painting on canvas (such as the AGN cycles), which integrate elements of social commentary and writing, are highly sought after for their conceptual immediacy.

Authenticity and Guarantees: The Historiographic Verification

The Damiani Gallery guarantees works with impeccable provenance. Given its extensive participation in international exhibitions, all works are accompanied by a photographic authentication by the artist and a verification of the exhibition history to ensure their value.

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