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Mario Schifano: The Pioneer of Roman Pop Art Mario Schifano (1934–1998) was an Italian painter and collagist who emerged as a pivotal figure in the burgeoning Roman postmodern art scene of the 1960s. Born in Khoms, Libya—then under Italian colonial rule—Schifano’s early life instilled in him a rebellious spirit that would permeate his artistic practice and propel him to international acclaim. Moving with his family to Rome shortly aft…
The Lifeline
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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