Original artwork description:

"Tango on the Street" by Assunta Cassa is a vibrant oil painting that captures the spirit of street tango in an urban setting. Painted with a palette knife, the artwork celebrates movement, connection, and the emotional depth found in spontaneous moments of dance.

Inspired by the everyday energy of Buenos Aires, the scene brings tango out of traditional dance halls and into public life. The city becomes part of the choreography, with dancers and live musicians filling the streets with rhythm, color, and emotion.

The composition pulses with intensity: sweeping strokes, rich textures, and contrasting tones evoke the dynamic nature of the dance. Red, yellow, and black accents convey passion and energy, while softer tones ground the scene in the reality of lived experience.

More than a depiction of a dance, "Tango on the Street" is a reflection on human connection — the chance encounters that become meaningful, the music that moves us all. It invites viewers to feel the beat, sense the stories, and engage with the emotional fabric of the moment.

Selected as the visual symbol for the 2014 performance "Fotos de Tango" and exhibited throughout Italy, this painting has resonated deeply with both art and dance audiences. Featured in Biancoscuro magazine and the Beyond the Horizon catalog, it stands as a tribute to the timeless beauty of tango and the transformative power of art.

Catalogue No. 53

Materials used:

Oil colors and palette knife

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