Massimo Taccon
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| Massimo Taccon | |
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| Born | 19 May 1967 Rome, Italy |
| Nationality |  Italy |
| Movement | Critical Meditavism (Meditavismo Critico). |
Massimo Taccon (born May 19, 1967 in Rome) is an Italian painter, sculptor and writer who, during his ‘Ismahel period’ (1997–2002), signed his artworks with the pseudonym ISMAHEL.[1] He is the founder, thinker and theoretician of an art movement called Critical Meditavism (Meditavismo Critico), whose manifesto was posted to blogspot.com in September 2010.[2]
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Life and work
Born in Italy, Taccon lives and works mainly in Rome. He was present at the Rome International Biennale in 1998[citation needed], and in 1999 he was one of the 462 artists, from across the world, who participated in the second edition of the ‘Florence Biennale’ exhibition of contemporary art.[3] In 2000 his work was shown at the Langhkawi International Festival of Arts 2000, held by the Malay National Art Gallery, Ibrahim Hussein Museum and Culture Foundation.[citation needed]
On 14 September 2010 in Rome at the studio "La Taccon Arte" in presence of few intimate friends, Taccon dictated the basic pillars of a new art movement: The "Critical Meditavism" (Meditavismo Critico) and posted it as a manifesto to blogspot.com.[2]
His work has been covered in several art reviews in Italy,[4] Spain[4] and Germany.[4]
Artworks in collections
Works held by corporate and public collections include:
- At the beginning (2000), National Art Gallery of Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)[1]
- Abisso emozionale (Emotional abyss) (1999), White Helmets Europe Foundation (Italy)[1][5]
- I quattro elementi (The four elements) (1998), Ceri Church (Italy)[1]
Published books
Massimo Taccon has written and published two books.
- Stati d'animo di un giovane qualunque (ovvero rappresentazioni fedeli dell'essere) (1990), edizioni Beta. (A collection of lyrics.)[6]
- Messaggio dalla luce (Message from the light) (1998), edizioni libreria Croce.[7]
Statements on art
- All my Artworks are the masterpiece of my immaterial mind... (Massimo Taccon)[citation needed]
- My works are collected messages from the soul, and transferred in image to represent an inside world. I pick up feelings and intuitions to reverse them to the exterior, trying to launch a call in this world. What I expect is a definitive inside awakening of whom picks up the call... (Massimo Taccon)[citation needed]
Awards
- Targa Colosseum[citation needed]
- ''Salvator Rosa Award, critic special prize[citation needed]
- Conceptual Art, International Review Visual Arts[citation needed]
- Premio World, Forum Interart[citation needed]
- Mencio' d' Honor, Federacio' ACEA[citation needed]
References
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- Biennale Internazionale dell'Arte Contemporanea. 1999 - Arte Studio - Firenze - p. 571 (Italian)
- Annuario d'Arte Moderna artisti contemporanei. 2000 - editrice ACCA in Arte - p. 824 (Italian)
- L'Elite 2001 selezione Arte italiana. - Editrice L'Elite - Varese - p. 602 (Italian)
- ^ a b c d Massimo Taccon - Simmetrie: il colore, la linea, il segno, la superficie. 2008 - Edizioni "La Taccon Arte" - Roma - p. 70 (Italian)(English) Retrieved 1 July 2010 Press release.
- ^ a b M.E. (2010-09-17). ""Critical Meditavism" was born". pr-pressrelease.blogsopt.com. http://pr-pressrelease.blogspot.com/2010/09/critical-meditavism-was-born.html. Retrieved 21 September 2010.
- ^ ‘Participating Artists 1999’ T, La Biennale d'Arte Contemporanea Città di Firenze. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
- ^ a b c "Art List Journal" web magazine at utenti.multimania.it - News & Informations from the Art World. "Massimo Taccon" Retrieved 29 June 2010.
- ^ W.H.E.F. Department of Art and Culture - Donations. The link ISHMAEL "ABISSO EMOSIONALE" goes to ISHMAEL Biography. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
- ^ Stati d'animo di un giovane qualunque Massimo Taccon. edizioni Beta - p. 56 (Italian) ISBN 88-85163-60-2 ; ISBN 978-88-85163-60-7 Municipal Library "Labronica - Bottini dell'Olio" in the city of Livorno (Italy). Retrieved 1 July 2010 inventory number: 001000158091.
- ^ Messaggio dalla Luce Ismahel (Massimo Taccon). edizioni libreria Croce - Roma - p. 103 (Italian) ISBN 88-87323-07-0 ; ISBN 978-88-87323-07-8. Libro Co. Italia S.r.l. Retrieved 5 July 2010. The company specialized in Art and Architecture books - S.Casciano Florence.
Gallery
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"Seam on canvas" Massimo Taccon, 2010 - painting
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"The End" Massimo Taccon, 2010 - Art Installation
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