Davide Rondoni's Poem on Luca Giovagnoli's Painting Obsession

Italian poet Davide Rondoni has written a poem dedicated to the painter Luca Giovagnoli, exploring the artist's obsessive dedication to painting. The poem, titled "IL POETA E GLI ARTISTI. Davide Rondoni e l'ossessione di pittura di Luca Giovagnoli," was published on ArtsLife on August 14, 2026. In the verses, Rondoni addresses Giovagnoli directly, questioning what the painter sees and captures in the fleeting moments of time, such as the instant of a kiss or the moment before a dive. The poem reflects on the artist's role in protecting these transient moments for all who are prey to time. Rondoni also references the curiosity of children and the painter's patient, laborious figures, which he suggests could never be obscene. The poem concludes with a metaphor of the Prince of Time offering his splendid surrender to the true King. The publication highlights the intersection of poetry and visual art, emphasizing the enduring power of painting to arrest time. The poem is a tribute to Giovagnoli's artistic practice and his relentless pursuit of capturing the essence of a moment.