Achille Mauri, the Publisher Who Championed Art Multiples, Dies at 84
Achille Mauri, the Italian publisher who introduced artist multiples into art publications and tirelessly promoted his brother Fabio Mauri's work, has died. Born in Rimini in 1939, he passed away in Rosario in 2023. Mauri founded Achille Mauri Editore and between 1968 and 1969 launched a pioneering series of multiples in square boxes, featuring works by Lucio Fontana, Enrico Castellani, Gianni Colombo, and Julio Le Parc. He also hosted the Flash Art editorial office in Milan and organized legendary parties. His dedication to Fabio Mauri's legacy led to representation by Hauser & Wirth. Curator Arianna Rosica interviewed Laura Cherubini about Mauri's life and career.
Key facts
- Achille Mauri was born in Rimini in 1939 and died in Rosario in 2023.
- He introduced artist multiples into art publications in the late 1960s.
- He founded Achille Mauri Editore and published multiples by Fontana, Castellani, Agnetti, Baj, and Le Parc.
- He hosted the Flash Art editorial office in Milan.
- He promoted his brother Fabio Mauri's work, securing representation with Hauser & Wirth.
- He was known for his curiosity, generosity, and memorable parties.
- He produced a documentary on a religious figure in Africa with his family.
- His sons Sebastiano and Santiago continue his legacy.
Entities
Artists
- Achille Mauri
- Fabio Mauri
- Laura Cherubini
- Arianna Rosica
- Giancarlo Politi
- Umberto Eco
- Lucio Fontana
- Enrico Castellani
- Gianni Colombo
- Julio Le Parc
- Enrico Baj
- Mulas (photographer)
- Giorgio Colombo
- Agnetti
- Sebastiano Mauri
- Santiago Mauri
- Diana Mauri
Institutions
- Flash Art
- Hauser & Wirth
- Achille Mauri Editore
- Alfabeta
- Studio Fabio Mauri
- Artribune
- ISIA di Pescara
- Madre – museo d’arte contemporanea Donnaregina di Napoli
- MACTE
Locations
- Rimini
- Italy
- Rosario
- Argentina
- Milan
- Rome
- Africa