Published posts
12. 2023 / AATONAU
Buffoli’s creations explore the dichotomy of rapid societal shifts juxtaposed against a backdrop of seeming stagnancy. His artworks prompt contemplation on the frenzied tempo of existence, nudging spectators to find delight in life’s subtleties. The artist frequently experiments with unorthodox materials like handmade paper and ink, seeking to render abstract thoughts into tactile experiences.
Essence Of Minimalism And Creative Innovation
11. 2023 / artistcloseup.com
For Carmelo Buffoli (1962), Swiss-Italian conceptual artist, grasping the essence of existence is his core subject. It is a constant search, using various techniques -images, illustrations, installations, video- to express his discoveries. Meticulous diary keeping is an important part of this process.
Interview
06. 2023 / onlinegallery.art
By releasing a selection of his spatial concepts and designs, the Swiss-Italian artist Carmelo Buffoli has reached a new milestone in the conceptual art project titled ‘The Japanese House’. Buffoli’s new book, published this month, has already been hailed by art galleries in Switzerland and Japan.
Buffoli’s new book on conceptual art hailed by galleries
06. 2023 / artistcloseup.com
Carmelo Buffoli (1962) always wanted to be a photographer or a graphic designer. Early on, he was introduced to the old masters, contemporary art, Arte Povera, Hieronymus Bosch, Caravaggio, Pollock. Buffoli has an upcoming project in June, The Diary of Japanese House, which is a profound study of an imaginary journey in Japan. Five cities are visited, from south to north: Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo, Sapporo. June will see its publication as a book while next year's beginning shall witness its exhibition debut.
Interview
07. 2020 / onlinegallery.art
For Carmelo Buffoli, Swiss-Italian conceptual artist, grasping the essence of existence is his core subject. It is a constant search, using various techniques -images, illustrations, installations, video- to express his discoveries. Meticulous diary keeping is an important part of this process. Buffoli’s acclaimed work is sold in his native Switzerland, in the USA, Canada, Italy and Germany.
Interview with conceptual artist Carmelo Buffoli - Restraint and reduction