Mario Botta

Swiss, b. 1943. Mario Botta is a well-known Swiss designer and architect famous for his unique brick designs for the museum and religious buildings. Mario Botta's artwork often depicts the influences of the Bauhaus architecture. His work also combines geometric patterns and forms, black-and-white chevron, stripe patterns, and steel tubing. Botta is famous for his design creations for the Church of Santo Volto and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Both these designs highlight Botta's expertise in masonry construction.

Mario Botta was born on April 1, 1943, in Switzerland's Mendrisio district. The artist created his first design at the age of 16 by designing a two-family home at Morbio Superiore in Ticino. The artist later went on to study at the Università Iuav di Venezia (IUAV) in Venice. At IUAVC, Botta worked alongside Modernist architects like Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn. Mario Botta, in 1969 started individual practice and worked primarily for commissioned structures. The inconsistent space arrangement in Mario Botta's artworks and deep window openings portray his strong, towering, stark style. Botta's buildings often feature brick construction and also include the use of versatile materials. Throughout his architectural career, Mario Botta's artwork received many awards. He won the Chicago Architecture Award, the European Award for Culture in Karlsruhe, and the International Biennial of Architecture in Buenos Aires.

Collectors can often come across Mario Botta's artwork at online auction in the form of sketches small designs. These sketches and designs are also on display at The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and others. Collectors can find Mario Botta's artwork for sale with leading auction galleries. Mario Botta's artwork at auction is also available for sale online with well-known auction platforms. Today, Mario Bota resides and works in Lugano in Switzerland.

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  • Mario Botta Shogun table lamp for Artemide
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    $500 - $900

    Mario Botta Shogun table lamp for Artemide

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    $500 - $900
  • Mario Botta (b. 1943), Four Seconda armchairs for Alias, late 20th century
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    $1,800 - $2,500

    Mario Botta (b. 1943), Four Seconda armchairs for Alias...

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    $1,800 - $2,500
  • (10) BOOKS VARIOUS FOREIGN ARCHITECTURE SUBJECTS
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    $100 - $300

    (10) BOOKS VARIOUS FOREIGN ARCHITECTURE SUBJECTS

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    $100 - $300
  • Collection Of Books On The Subjects Of Architects And Architecture, 10 pcs
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    $200 - $400

    Collection Of Books On The Subjects Of Architects And A...

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    $200 - $400
  • Mario Botta, He and She pitchers
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    $3,000 - $5,000

    Mario Botta, He and She pitchers

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Mario Botta
(Swiss, b. 1943)
Shogun Table Lamp, Atemide, Italy
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    $700 - $900

    Mario Botta (Swiss, b. 1943) Shogun Table Lamp, Atemide...

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    $700 - $900
  • M. Botta, 3 'posters and 'work report Mario Botta'
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    EUR€150 - EUR€200 $163.04 - $217.39

    M. Botta, 3 'posters and 'work report Mario Botta'

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    EUR€150 - EUR€200 $163.04 - $217.39
  • Alessi, Mario Botta Chrome-Plated Vase
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    Alessi, Mario Botta Chrome-Plated Vase

  • Mario Botta "Prima" Chair
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    $300 - $500

    Mario Botta "Prima" Chair

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    $300 - $500
  • MARIO BOTTA; ARTEMIDE
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    $700 - $900

    MARIO BOTTA; ARTEMIDE

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    $700 - $900
  • MARIO BOTTA; ARTEMIDE
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    MARIO BOTTA; ARTEMIDE

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  • MARIO BOTTA; ARTEMIDE
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    $800 - $1,000

    MARIO BOTTA; ARTEMIDE

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    $800 - $1,000
  • PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS, MARIO BOTTA, 1980's
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  • MARIO BOTTA/ALIAS; MICHAEL SANTELLA/DIBIS
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    $300 - $500

    MARIO BOTTA/ALIAS; MICHAEL SANTELLA/DIBIS

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  • Stainless Steel Pitcher by Mario Bota for Alessi
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    $300 - $500

    Stainless Steel Pitcher by Mario Bota for Alessi

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    $300 - $500