When the Sun Went Abstract in Fontana’s Yellow Universe

Lucio Fontana’s Concetto spaziale, La fine di Dio isn’t just a painting—it’s a cosmic leap on canvas. Created in the early 1960s, this work belongs to a bold series where Fontana literally punctured and slashed his surfaces, breaking away from traditional painting to explore the mysteries of space and infinity. The yellow version, soon to hit Sotheby’s auction block, stands out as one of only four in this radiant hue, echoing the energy of the sun and the era’s fascination with the unknown. Fontana’s series emerged at a time when humanity was reaching for the stars, inspired by milestones like Yuri Gagarin’s first spaceflight. The result: art that dares to suggest the end of the old world and the birth of new visual dimensions. In Fontana’s hands, even a simple oval becomes a portal to the infinite. #LucioFontana #ModernArt #ArtAuctions #Culture