Luciano Castelli on 50 years of restless creativity: from post-punk to Butoh and the compulsion to make art
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Emily Gosling
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Summary
Swiss artist Luciano Castelli reflects on his 50-year career spanning post-punk provocation, Junge Wilde painting, Butoh performance, and Japanese-inspired art. In conversation, he discusses his compulsive need to create, the ritualistic nature of his practice, and his constant artistic evolution across mediums. The article explores his restless creative spirit, from early controversial performances to his current work with paravents and pigment, revealing an artist driven by pure compulsion rather than commercial motives.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI can't stop. It's like a compulsion. I have to make art every day.
Art is a ritual for me. It's not just about making something beautiful — it's about the process, the movement, the energy.
I've always been restless. That restlessness is what drives me forward, from one medium to another, from one idea to the next.
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