We welcome the work by Maurizio Anzeri to @foundation! ✨ Maurizio Anzeri, Robert, 2011, Embroidery on photograph © M
Maurizio Anzeri is an Italian artist known for his unique and thought-provoking works of art. Maurizio Anzeri, Felicity 2022 © Maurizio Anzeri All Rights
He was born in Sardinia, Italy, in 1970 and began his career as an artist in the 1990s. Anzeri's work is primarily focused on embroidery, photography, and sculpture. Maurizio Anzeri, Blue Family, 2015 © Maurizio Anzeri All Ri
One of Anzeri's most recognizable and celebrated series of works is his "embroidered portraits." These are photographs of people that have been embroidered with thread, creating a unique and striking visual effect. Maurizio Anzeri, Formula © Maurizio Anzeri All Rights Reser
The embroidery adds a layer of texture and depth to the photographs and a sense of nostalgia and memory. Maurizio Anzeri, Wedding 3 © Maurizio Anzeri All Rights Res
Anzeri's embroidered portraits have been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide and are widely praised for their originality and emotional impact. Maurizio Anzeri, Family Album #10 © Maurizio Anzeri All Rig
In addition to his embroidered portraits, Anzeri has created several sculptures incorporating found objects and materials. These sculptures are often thought-provoking and evocative and explore themes such as memory, identity, and the passage of time. Maurizio Anzeri © Maurizio Anzeri All Rights Reserved
Anzeri's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the Tate Modern in London, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, and the Venice Biennale. Maurizio Anzeri © Maurizio Anzeri All Rights Reserved
🔗 If you would like to collect one of his embroidered pieces, check out his collection on @foundation. 🪡

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