Maria Lai
Italian · 1919–2013
Arte Povera, Abstract Art
Textile and mixed media
DESCRIPTION
Maria Lai was an Italian artist renowned for her textile-based works, sewn books, and looms. She blended traditional Sardinian craft with avant-garde abstraction, using humble materials like thread, fabric, and stone to explore themes of memory, storytelling, and community.
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Checked by human: 06.10.2026