Agostino Bonalumi: Pioneer of Spatial Painting and Environmental Sculpture Agostino Bonalumi (1935-2013) stands as a pivotal figure in Italian postwar art, recognized for his groundbreaking approach to painting – what he termed “pittura oggetto” – which fundamentally challenged conventional artistic boundaries. Born in Milan, Italy, Bonalumi’s formative years were marked by an early fascination with technical drawing and sculpture, nurtured during his studies at the Politecnico di Milano. His artistic journey commenced with a youthful foray into avant-garde circles, culminating in his debut…