Jean Boghossian's Fire and Smoke Art at Galleria Il Ponte in Florence
Jean Boghossian, born in Aleppo in 1949, presents works at Galleria Il Ponte in Florence that use fire and smoke as transformative elements. The exhibition, titled 'Antinomia ardente,' features paintings and paper creations where the artist stops just short of complete destruction. Boghossian's practice uniquely and consistently incorporates fire and smoke, distinguishing him from predecessors like Klein, Burri, and Arman. His Armenian heritage informs the work, evoking open wounds and survival, while the materials and voids recall shamanic rituals or alchemical processes, ultimately conveying a message of hope and rebirth from ashes.
Key facts
- Jean Boghossian was born in Aleppo in 1949.
- The exhibition is titled 'Antinomia ardente'.
- The venue is Galleria Il Ponte in Florence.
- The exhibition took place in 2022.
- Boghossian uses fire and smoke in his works.
- He works with painting and paper creations.
- His Armenian heritage influences his art.
- The works evoke survival and hope.
Entities
Artists
- Jean Boghossian
- Klein
- Burri
- Arman
Institutions
- Galleria Il Ponte
- Artribune
Locations
- Aleppo
- Florence
- Italy