Automatistas
Automatistas were a group of avant-garde artists, primarily active in Italy during the 1960s and 1970s. The movement's name, derived from the Italian word "automatismo," translates to "automatism" and reflects their interest in spontaneous, automatic creation, often in response to contemporary societal and technological changes. Key figures in the movement included Guglielmo Achille Cavallini and Davide Boriani, though the collective comprised artists from various disciplines.
The Automatistas sought to break free from traditional artistic constraints and embrace new forms of expression.
While not a single, unified style, the Automatistas shared a common desire to explore the subconscious and