Marcello Morandini
Mantova, 1940
Marcello Morandini: geometric rigor and constructive vision
Marcello Morandini is a central figure in international art and design, renowned for a research practice grounded in geometry, structure, and formal rigor. His works are distinguished by the exclusive use of black and white and by compositions based on serial modules, rotations, and optical tensions that generate movement and spatial depth.
His practice spans painting, sculpture, architecture, and design, developing a coherent and unmistakable language rooted in constructivist art and the optical-kinetic research of the twentieth century.
The art of Marcello Morandini
Since the early 1960s, Morandini has pursued a research focused on pure and structured geometry, moving beyond the two-dimensional surface to explore three-dimensional and environmental forms. His works do not depict reality; rather, they construct autonomous visual systems based on modularity, symmetry, and spatial tension.
Invited to major international exhibitions such as the Venice Biennale and Documenta in Kassel, Morandini has established a prominent position within concrete and constructivist art. Alongside his artistic production, he has developed architectural projects and collaborations in the field of design, integrating art and public space.
In 2016, he founded the Marcello Morandini Foundation in Varese, dedicated to preserving his work and promoting a culture of design.
Who is Marcello Morandini
Born in Mantua in 1940, Marcello Morandini was trained between Milan and Varese, attending the Brera School of Art. Since the 1960s, he has exhibited in major international museums and institutions, including the Venice Biennale, the São Paulo Biennial, and Documenta.
Throughout his career, he has created environmental works, architectural projects, and design collaborations, maintaining a consistent language grounded in order, precision, and structural research.
He lives and works in Varese.
