Italian Video Art Pioneer Fabrizio Plessi Dies at 86

Fabrizio Plessi, a pioneering Italian artist in video art and installation, has died at the age of 86. He was known for his innovative use of video in large-scale installations, often incorporating elements of nature and technology. Plessi represented Italy at the Venice Biennale in 1986 with his work 'Bronx'. His death marks the loss of a significant figure in contemporary art, whose influence extended across Europe and beyond. Plessi's career spanned several decades, during which he exhibited internationally and contributed to the development of video as a medium in art. His work often explored the relationship between the natural and the artificial, using monitors and projections to create immersive environments. The announcement of his death was made by LeJournaldesArts.fr on August 24, 2026.