Ladislas Kijno (1921-2012) Composition 2000 Mixed media on crumpled paper signed upper right, mounted on canvas, countersigned and dated April 22/30, 2000 on back 41 x 33 cm Condition report: Framed Ladislas Kijno pioneered the technique of crumpling canvases and became its leader in the 1970s. Fascinated by the sacred and magical rites, he confides: "Like Tàpies, I'm into mental speleology. Starting from man's primitive forms, I set out to discover a new world. We're like sorcerers. The spectator must enter into this ritual dance.

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