Alessandro Piangiamore auctions artwork on Instagram for Spallanzani
Italian artist Alessandro Piangiamore (born 1976 in Enna) has launched an auction of his artwork on Instagram, with all proceeds going to the Lazzaro Spallanzani National Institute for Infectious Diseases in Rome, which is on the front line of the coronavirus emergency in Italy. The work, titled 'Dopo la XXXIX sorella' (2017, 64×50 cm), is a canvas featuring abstract patches of white and black wax from his series 'La cera di Roma', made by melting candle remnants collected from churches and individuals. The market price is €6,000, with a starting bid of €3,000; bids are placed in the comments on his Instagram page. As of writing, bids have reached €8,500. The auction end time is undisclosed but will be short. The winner can donate directly to the institute for tax deductions.
Key facts
- Alessandro Piangiamore is auctioning an artwork on Instagram.
- All proceeds go to the Lazzaro Spallanzani National Institute for Infectious Diseases in Rome.
- The artwork is titled 'Dopo la XXXIX sorella', created in 2017, 64×50 cm.
- The piece is from the series 'La cera di Roma', made from melted candle wax.
- Market price is €6,000; starting bid is €3,000.
- Bids are placed in Instagram comments.
- Bids have reached €8,500 as of writing.
- Auction end time is secret but short.
Entities
Artists
- Alessandro Piangiamore
Institutions
- Istituto Nazionale Malattie Infettive Lazzaro Spallanzani
- Artribune
Locations
- Enna
- Italy
- Rome