This comprehensive artist monograph and exhibition catalog offers an in-depth study of Italian artist Domenico Gnoli (1933–1970), whose distinctive paintings transform ordinary objects, architectural details, clothing, and fragments of the human body into monumental, enigmatic compositions.
Going far beyond a conventional exhibition publication, this substantial volume examines Gnoli’s entire artistic career, from his early work as a stage and costume designer to his celebrated paintings of the 1960s. His striking close-up imagery, precise rendering of textures, and unexpected perspectives reveal an original artistic language that resists conventional classifications.
Conceived by Germano Celant for the largest retrospective ever devoted to Gnoli, the publication also explores his work as an illustrator and his connections with the international cultural scene, including contributions to magazines such as Vogue, Horizon, and Sports Illustrated. Essays by Germano Celant and Salvatore Settis, together with texts by André Pieyre de Mandiargues and Italo Calvino, place his work within a broader artistic and intellectual context.
Designed by renowned Dutch graphic designer Irma Boom, the 424-page volume features an extensive illustrated chronology containing more than 1,000 images, documenting Gnoli’s life, artistic development, exhibitions, and archival materials. This exceptional visual documentation provides a comprehensive perspective on the artist’s creative legacy.
Published by Fondazione Prada and listed as out of print, this large-format monograph is a valuable reference for collectors, art historians, and readers interested in postwar Italian art, twentieth-century painting, and the relationship between fine art, illustration, and theatrical design.
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