Giacomo Balla

Giacomo Balla was an Italian Futurist artist known for his geometric paintings that depicted light, movement and speed. Unlike most Futurists, Balla was a lyrical painter, unconcerned with modern machines or violence. Despite his unique taste in subject matter, in works Balla conveys a sense of speed and urgency that puts his paintings in line with Futurism's fascination with the energy of modern life.