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Lamberto Pignotti (1926 in Florence, Italy) is an Italian artist, poet, and key figure in the Italian avant-garde and visual poetry movements. A pioneer in the field of visual poetry, Pignotti's work blends language, image, and performance to challenge traditional ideas of poetry and its presentation. His work is closely associated with the Fluxus movement and the Italian experimental art scene, where he became known for his playful and radical approach to language, combining it with visual elements to create dynamic, often interactive works. One of his most significant works is "Poetron" (1962), a multi-dimensional work that utilized various media, including printed material, sound, and performance, to explore the limits of poetic expression. Another important piece is "La Poesia Visiva" (Visual Poetry), a series of works where Pignotti experimented with the physical presentation of poetry by transforming written text into abstract visual compositions. Pignotti’s works were featured in a variety of international exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale and Galleria La Tartaruga in Rome. He was also a prominent figure in the Italian Fluxus scene, collaborating with artists like Umberto Eco, Gianni Colombo, and others, contributing to a network of radical artists dedicated to breaking the boundaries of art and literature. Throughout his career, Pignotti has continued to innovate within the realms of conceptual art, visual poetry, and language-based art, leaving a lasting impact on the way we perceive and experience written and spoken language in the visual arts. His contributions remain influential in both the avant-garde and literary communities.