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Artist Bio:
The Italian Asphalt & Pavement Company, known as I.A.P. Co., was a collective of Italian artists active in the 1970s. The group was founded in Milan in 1977 by artists including Paolo Buggiani, Flavio de Carvalho, and Gianni Colombo. I.A.P. Co. is known for their unconventional approach to art, particularly their use of asphalt as a medium for their creations. By utilizing this industrial material typically used for road construction, the group aimed to challenge traditional artistic practices and blur the boundaries between art and everyday life.

I.A.P. Co. members were associated with the international avant-garde movement, and their works often incorporated elements of performance art and conceptual art. The group's innovative use of materials and focus on urban environments helped them gain recognition in the art world for their unique and experimental approach to artistic expression.