‘Arte Povera’ Takes Over Paris’ Bourse de Commerce

During the mid-1900s, significant changes occurred globally, often referred to as tectonic shifts. The devastating war that claimed the most human lives had left Europe and large parts of Asia in shambles, paving the way for new economic and ideological ideas that have since influenced our world. In post-war Italy, a group of artists emerged who opposed the urban growth, industrialization, and Western consumer culture permeating everyday life. Instead, they championed Arte Povera, an art form known as “poor art” in Italian, which rejected conventional mediums and fought against a world increasingly dominated by commercial art and methods.

‘The Diplomat’ Boss on Biden-Harris Echoes in President-VP Dynamic in Netflix Series: “I Didn’t Want to Make a Mirror”

In the United States, the current president, an older man, was preparing to hand over power to his younger female vice president. However, unforeseen events derailed these plans, leaving the White House in a state of confusion. They needed to devise a strategy that would enable them to continue the work started by their leader and uphold his legacy.