Mario Nigro

Mario Nigro was an Italian artist who played a significant role in the development of abstract art in Italy during the post-war period. He began his career as a painter in the late 1940s, and his early works were characterized by an interest in geometric abstraction and the use of primary colors.

In the early 1950s, Nigro became associated with the Gruppo Origine, a collective of artists and writers who were interested in promoting abstract art and exploring the relationship between art and science. He was also a member of the Concrete Art movement, which emphasized the use of mathematical principles and a rejection of expressive gesture in art.

Throughout his career, Nigro worked in a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and printmaking. His works were characterized by a sense of order and precision, and he often used modular structures and grids to create complex and dynamic compositions.

In the 1960s, Nigro began to incorporate optical and perceptual effects into his work, and he became associated with the Optical Art movement. His works from this period often feature vibrant colors and complex patterns that create a sense of movement and visual tension.