HSIAO CHIN (Shanghai 1935 - Taiwan 2023) 2 Sticks, Early 1970s Tempera and acrylic on cardboard 64.5x36.5 cm On the back of the work are the artist's stamp and title. Historical notes: Preparatory study of free interpretation of the Piacentine Cards Game for "Carte 40+1+3" the first book published by Rosanna Chiessi's Pari & Dispari publishing house, which involved 44 artists in the reinterpretation of the historic deck of playing cards. The edition was presented at the Venice Biennale in 1972. Exhibitions: - XXXVI Venice Biennale, 1972 - Reggio Emilia City Museums, 2014 "Pari & Dispari. 50 years of research" - MAMbo Museum of Modern Art of Bologna, 2018 "Rosanna Chiessi. Odd & Even". Bibliography: Domus, 01/1973 Sitography: https://www.pariedispari.org/news/4013-gioco-delle-carte-piacentine-con-libera-interpretazione-di-44-artisti https://www.libreriamarini.it/news/carte-40-1-3-il-primo-libro-della-casa-editrice-pari-dispari-di-rosanna-chiessi Conservation status: Good Some halos are present on the colour fields. Work in frame