Bianca Attolico, influential Italian collector, dies at 78

Bianca Attolico, a prominent Italian art collector and patron, has died. In a personal remembrance, writer Pericle Guaglianone recalls her sharp intellect, impatience with superficiality, and directness. He describes her as an ultra-contemporary figure, perhaps even ahead of her time, who was always drawn to the mystery of artworks. Attolico was known for her elegance, disdain for gossip, and intense focus on art. Her presence in museums and galleries was unmistakable. Guaglianone emphasizes her kindness and the lasting impact of her memory.