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Ollia Horton

Turning motion into art using soft pastels and Olympic vigour

Marathon runners. An illustration by Italian artist Lorenzo Mattotti, featured in the exhibition "The Art of Running - Catch the Race" at the Angoulême Museum until 10 March, 2024. © Galerie Martel

The first thing that stands out about Lorenzo Mattotti’s works is the explosion of vibrant colours and shapes. Each drawing is full of eye-catching detail, and it’s hard to know where to look.

The Italian artist's work depicting running – in all its forms – is at the heart of a dynamic exhibition, "The Art of Running – Catch the Race", on show at the Angoulême Museum.

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