From the artist's life
His striding bronze figure Unique Forms of Continuity in Space appears on the Italian 20-cent euro coin.
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Umberto Boccioni
Umberto Boccioni (1882–1916) was the leading artist of Italian Futurism, obsessed with speed, motion and the dynamism of modern life. His sculpture Unique Forms of Continuity in Space is the movement's masterpiece.
Boccioni gave Futurism its visual language of energy and speed before dying in the First World War at 33.
- The leading painter and sculptor of Italian Futurism.
- Sought to capture speed, force and the rhythm of the machine age.
- Died at 33 in WWI, cutting short a revolutionary career.
Key works
Where to start
Complete list of key works
Works with a dedicated ArtAtlas page are highlighted in gold.
- Unique Forms of Continuity in SpaceOn ArtAtlas
- The City RisesListed for reference
- The Street Enters the HouseListed for reference
- Charge of the LancersListed for reference
- Horse + Rider + Apartment houseListed for reference
- Sintesi plastica di una figura seduta (Silvia)Listed for reference
- Study for States of Mind: Those Who GoListed for reference
1913
Unique Forms of Continuity in Space
Unique Forms of Continuity in Space is a 1913 bronze Futurist sculpture by Umberto Boccioni. It is seen as an expression of movement and fluidity. The sculpture is depicted on the obverse of the Italian-issue 20 cent euro coin.