Fondazione Alfredo Catarsini 1899 Launches in Viareggio
Established in Viareggio, the Fondazione Alfredo Catarsini 1899 was unveiled on March 11, 2021, in honor of the renowned Versilian artist. Alfredo Catarsini (1899–1993) was not only a painter but also a writer and critic, having participated in three editions of the Premio Cremona, as well as the Venice Biennale in 1942, 1948, and 1950, and five Rome Quadriennale events. A retrospective exhibition will take place at Villa Bertelli from March 26 to June 6, marking the 30th anniversary of his retrospective at Palazzo Paolina and the 40th of his solo exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi. The foundation intends to promote Catarsini's legacy through a dedicated website and a publication containing 90 documents. An annual 'Festa dell’arte' will commence on July 24, coinciding with his birthday celebrations each year.
Key facts
- Fondazione Alfredo Catarsini 1899 launched in Viareggio, presented March 11, 2021.
- Founded by niece Elena Martinelli and Gianvittorio Serralunga, conceived summer 2020.
- Alfredo Catarsini (1899–1993) was a painter, writer, critic, and cultural animator.
- Participated in Premio Cremona (winner), Venice Biennale (1942, 1948, 1950), Rome Quadriennale (5 editions).
- Self-portrait (1934) donated to Uffizi Gallery in 2005.
- Retrospective at Villa Bertelli, Forte dei Marmi, March 26–June 6, 2021.
- Foundation publishes volume 'Alfredo Catarsini. L’arte vera affascinante amica'.
- Premio Alfredo Catarsini for high school students active since 2002.
- Annual 'Festa dell’arte' starts July 24, 2021; birthday celebration January 17.
- Studio recreated in Palazzo Paolina Bonaparte attics, part of Civic Museums.
- Archive curated by Claudia Menichini, reorganized by Istituto Storico Lucchese.
- Catarsini created Riflessismo and Simbolismo Meccanico movements.
- Received Gold Medal at Salon Babjlone, Paris, 1971.
- Wrote novel 'Giorni neri' (1968); second novel unpublished.
Entities
Artists
- Alfredo Catarsini
- Viani
Institutions
- Fondazione Alfredo Catarsini 1899
- Galleria degli Uffizi
- Premio Cremona
- Biennale di Venezia
- Quadriennale di Roma
- Palazzo Paolina Bonaparte
- Civici Musei di Villa Paolina Bonaparte
- Villa Bertelli
- Palazzo Strozzi
- Istituto Storico Lucchese
- Salon Babjlone
Locations
- Viareggio
- Italy
- Forte dei Marmi
- Florence
- Paris
- France
- Via Palermo 4, Viareggio