Author: (SANDBERG). BADÍI, Líbero
Title: Two handwritten letters signed, adressed to Willem Sandberg. (1964).
Description: Written in Italian on very thin paper with ink, on both sides. About 31 x 22 cm each. Both dated Olivos (near Buenos Aires) 1964: July 19 (46 lines) and September 17 (26 lines). Both letters with an illustration, depicting a sculpture. Paper worn at the sides and with little tears and gaps. Sculptor Líbero Badíi (1916-2001) was born in Arezzo, Italy, but moved to Argentine in 1927. These letters mention fellow sculptors Sigwart Blum and Antoine Pe[v]sner, and difficulties about transporting work to exposition places in Minneapolis and Venice. A (translated) citation of the end of the earlier letter: 'Following my destiny of work, what with economic difficulties and a large family, until death I will follow my artist thoughts. The point is that Buenos Aires has a very easy climate for the latest fashion, 'Pop Art' has taken strength. I believe that we have arrived at the moment to put an end to an easy creation. Creating is long and hard and not everyone understands the absolute. Dear Sandberg, forgive this letter that comes to bother you in your fruitful work. Sometimes I have to concentrate my thoughts on people who are sincere in their fruitful work.'

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