Galleria Miralli founder Alberto Miralli dies at 78
Alberto Miralli, founder of Galleria Miralli in Viterbo, died on October 4, 2021. He opened the gallery in 1974 in Bagnaia with a show by Josè Ortega. The space moved to Viterbo in 1982, located in the medieval Portico della Giustizia. Miralli organized exhibitions at Palazzo dei Papi in Viterbo, Stamperia La Bezuga in Florence, and Civita di Bagnoregio. In 1987, he inaugurated a space at Palazzo Chigi with a show of Castellani and Dorazio, curated by Italo Mussa. He also managed the archive of artist Carlo Vincent after Vincent's death. Miralli was known for his visionary approach and edited a poem by Rafael Alberti dedicated to Viterbo in 1973.
Key facts
- Alberto Miralli died on October 4, 2021 in Viterbo.
- Galleria Miralli opened in 1974 in Bagnaia with a show by Josè Ortega.
- The gallery moved to Viterbo in 1982 at Portico della Giustizia.
- Miralli organized events at Palazzo dei Papi, Stamperia La Bezuga, and Civita di Bagnoregio.
- In 1987, a new space opened at Palazzo Chigi with a show by Castellani and Dorazio, presented by Italo Mussa.
- Miralli managed the archive of artist Carlo Vincent after his death.
- He edited a poem by Rafael Alberti dedicated to Viterbo in 1973.
- The gallery's social headquarters remains at Portico della Giustizia.
Entities
Artists
- Alberto Miralli
- Josè Ortega
- Carlo Vincent
- Castellani
- Dorazio
- Italo Mussa
- Rafael Alberti
- Marcello Carriero
Institutions
- Galleria Miralli
- Palazzo dei Papi di Viterbo
- Stamperia La Bezuga di Firenze
- Palazzo Chigi di Viterbo
- Artribune
Locations
- Viterbo
- Italy
- Bagnaia
- VT
- Portico della Giustizia
- Civita di Bagnoregio
- Florence