Bruna Martini's 'Roots/Radici' Uncovers a Forgotten Migrant Ancestor
Bruna Martini returns with a new graphic memoir, 'Roots/Radici', published by BeccoGiallo. The book investigates the life of Gracco Cornelio Rondalli, an ancestor who emigrated from Lecco, Italy, to Argentina in 1915. Martini discovered his existence through a will that mentioned an unknown fifth child. Her research spanned archives, consulates, and travel to Argentina to meet descendants. The work blends photos, letters, documents, and drawings to reconstruct a story of migration and identity, framed as both personal and universal for the Italian diaspora.
Key facts
- Bruna Martini published 'Roots/Radici' with BeccoGiallo.
- The book is a graphic memoir about Gracco Cornelio Rondalli.
- Rondalli emigrated from Lecco, Italy, to Argentina in 1915.
- Martini discovered Rondalli through a will mentioning an unknown fifth child.
- She conducted research in archives, consulates, and traveled to Argentina.
- The book combines photos, letters, documents, and drawings.
- It explores themes of migration, cultural contamination, and identity.
- Martini's previous work is 'Patria. Crescere in tempo di guerra'.
Entities
Artists
- Bruna Martini
Institutions
- BeccoGiallo
Locations
- Lecco
- Italy
- Argentina
- South America