Archivio Gianni Colombo

Archivio d'artista
Milano
Gianni Colombo was an Italian artist known for his contribution to kinetic and programmed art.
Founder of Group T in the 1950s, he explored the movement, perception and interaction of the public with works of art. Colombo created installations and immersive environments that directly engage the viewer, often altering physical space or creating optical illusions. His research into the interaction between space, light and movement has had a significant impact on contemporary art.
The Gianni Colombo Archive is configured as an active device, a 'memory machine' that preserves and amplifies the artist's complex oeuvre. With a dynamic approach, the archive collects traces, fragments, notes, projects and works, documenting Colombo's tireless exploration into the realm of interactivity and sensory involvement.
What we have done
The WORKS section contains the inventory of the works realised by the artist.
In detail, it is possible to record analytical information on each work, including specific dimensions divided into individual fields, annotations organised chronologically and bilingual data (Italian and English). The works can be grouped into macro-categories according to the prevailing artistic medium or type.

Archivio Gianni Colombo

Archivio d'artista
Milano
Gianni Colombo was an Italian artist known for his contribution to kinetic and programmed art.
Founder of Group T in the 1950s, he explored the movement, perception and interaction of the public with works of art. Colombo created installations and immersive environments that directly engage the viewer, often altering physical space or creating optical illusions. His research into the interaction between space, light and movement has had a significant impact on contemporary art.
The Gianni Colombo Archive is configured as an active device, a 'memory machine' that preserves and amplifies the artist's complex oeuvre. With a dynamic approach, the archive collects traces, fragments, notes, projects and works, documenting Colombo's tireless exploration into the realm of interactivity and sensory involvement.
What we have done
Photo © Oliviero Toscani
All sections of the management system are related to each other and form an essential structure for reconstructing the history of the artist and each individual work.
The EXHIBITIONS section can be related to the set of images, illustrations, photographs, drawings and other visual materials that accompany the exhibition and the exhibited works.

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