Artist Cristina Tichitoli Turns Cancer Diagnosis into Creative Fuel
In August 2020, 39-year-old Cristina Tichitoli was diagnosed with malignant breast cancer that had metastasized to her liver. Rather than succumb to despair, she channeled her energy into art, inspired by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Roy Lichtenstein. Tichitoli, who had studied at art school and dreamed of becoming a graphic designer, had relegated her passion to a hobby until the diagnosis shifted her perspective. She now creates pop art works for collectors while undergoing chemotherapy and experimental targeted drugs. Her Instagram handle is @crys_artist. The article also honors the memory of Francesca Barbieri (known online as Fraintesa), who died of breast cancer at 39; an AIRC fundraising account in her name has raised over €150,000 for research.
Key facts
- Cristina Tichitoli was diagnosed with malignant breast cancer with liver metastases in August 2020.
- She is 39 years old, has a four-year-old son, and a partner.
- Tichitoli draws inspiration from Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Roy Lichtenstein.
- She studied at art school and wanted to become a graphic designer.
- She creates pop art and receives commissions from collectors.
- She is undergoing chemotherapy and experimental targeted drugs.
- Francesca Barbieri (Fraintesa) died of breast cancer at 39.
- An AIRC account in Barbieri's memory has raised over €150,000.
- Tichitoli's Instagram handle is @crys_artist.
- The article was written by Ilenia Carbonara for MIFACCIODICULTURA.
Entities
Artists
- Cristina Tichitoli
- Andy Warhol
- Keith Haring
- Roy Lichtenstein
- Francesca Barbieri
Institutions
- AIRC
- MIFACCIODICULTURA
- Artspecialday