Arte Povera

Arte Povera, meaning "Poor Art" in Italian, emerged in the late 1960s as an art movement that challenged traditional materials and concepts. Artists used simple, everyday materials—like stone, wood, and fabric—to create works that emphasized the natural and the raw. This approach sought to break away from commercialism and the elite art world, focusing instead on the creative process and the relationship between art and nature. Arte Povera artists aimed to provoke thought and encourage viewers to reconsider the value and meaning of art itself, making it more accessible and grounded in reality.