Filippo Tommaso Marinetti

Filippo Tommaso Marinetti (1876–1944) was an Italian poet and founder of Futurism, an early 20th-century artistic movement emphasizing speed, technology, youth, and modern life. He sought to break away from traditional art and literature, encouraging bold, energetic expressions that celebrated innovation and the dynamism of modernity. Marinetti's work promoted ideas of revolution and embracing change, aligning with the excitement and chaos of industrial progress. His influence extended across painting, sculpture, and literature, shaping avant-garde movements and reflecting a fascination with the future and the machine age.