Roberto Ago's 'Serie C' Ranking of Italian Painters

In his column 'Lezioni di critica' for Artribune, Roberto Ago examines the landscape of Italian painting, pinpointing a 'Serie C' of contemporary artists stemming from an ineffective educational framework and a deficiency in unique Italian identity. He distinguishes 'manierati peculiari' (peculiar mannerists) with identifiable styles, highlighting figures such as Giuseppe Adamo, Paolo Bini, and Stanislao Di Giugno. Additionally, he notes 'manierati generici' (generic mannerists) who lack a distinct identity, citing Luca Bertolo and Alberto Di Fabio as 'liminal' figures. Ago draws parallels between Italian painters and global artists like Matthew Brannon and Glenn Brown, stressing the importance of stylistic recognition. He also alludes to Rudolf Stingel and Damiano Gullì, continuing his critique series.