Art world mourns critic Pericle Guaglianone: three heartfelt recollections

Pericle Guaglianone, a prominent Italian art critic and leading voice at Artribune, died in July 2026 near Rome, reportedly of a heart attack while swimming. He was known for his sharp, militant criticism and sophisticated yet fluid writing. Colleagues Adriana Polveroni, Angela Maria Piga, and Asia Lacunara share personal memories. Polveroni recalls his intense eyes and critical piece on Pistoletto's enlarged 'Venere degli stracci' in Naples. Piga describes their friendship, his love of dogs over cats, and his passion for geography. Lacunara highlights his devotion to intuition and irrationality, and his advice to write freely without corrections. Guaglianone also served in the police, a fact revealed at his funeral.