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“And we [The Futurist artists] must invent dynamic designs to go with them and express them in equally dynamic shapes: triangles, cones, spirals, ellipses, circles, etc.”

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Giacomo Balla
Giacomo Balla

Giacomo Balla, an Italian painter born on July 18, 1871, and died on March 1, 1958. He was a prominent member of the Italian Futurist movement, known for his unique painting style and his exploration of dynamics, speed, and light. more

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