Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Paolo Cotani: Exploring the Geometry of Emotion Paolo Cotani, born in Rome in 1940, is an Italian painter whose distinctive approach to abstraction has garnered international acclaim. His artistic journey began amidst the vibrant intellectual currents of postwar Europe, shaping his vision and propelling him towards a singular exploration of color and form—a quest for conveying emotion through meticulously crafted geometric compositions
. Cotani’s formative years were spent honing his craft at the Accademia delle Arti Decorative in Paris (1959-1964), where he immersed himself in the techniques of tapestry and stained glass, absorbing influences from masters like Matisse and Picasso. This Parisian experience instilled a profound appreciation for visual harmony and experimentation—principles that would become cornerstones of his artistic practice. Subsequently, London…