Alfredo Hlito (1923-1993) Composition, 1960 Oil on canvas 39-1/2 x 31-3/4 inches (100.3 x 80.6 cm) Signed and dated ...
Auction amount: $30,000.00
Sold: Nov 14, 2023
Alfredo Hlito (Argentinian, 1923-1993)
Also known as: Hlito Oliveri, Alfredo
Birth Place: Buenos Aires (Distrito Federal, Argentina)Biography:
Alfredo Hlito (1923-1993) was a renowned Argentine artist celebrated for his significant contributions to the Concrete Art movement. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Hlito's early fascination with art led him to study at the National Academy of Fine Arts, where he honed his skills as a painter. During the mid-1940s, Hlito became an integral part of the Concrete Art movement, a groundbreaking artistic movement that emphasized geometric abstraction and the reduction of art to its most essential and fundamental elements. Hlito, along with other Concrete artists, co-authored the "Concrete Invention Manifesto," which articulated the movement's principles and objectives. This manifesto laid the foundation for Concrete Art's prominence in the global art scene. This movement laid the groundwork for Op Art, which emerged in the 1960s. While Concrete Art laid the conceptual foundation, Op Art expanded upon it, pushing the boundaries of optical experimentation and the transformative potential of geometric abstraction in the art world. Over the years, Hlito's work gained recognition on an international scale, and his art was exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide. He's now considered one of Argentina's most influential artists. Hilito passed away in 1993, leaving behind a rich and enduring artistic legacy.
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