Gualtiero Marchesi: The Couturier of Italian Cuisine Remembered
Clara Tosi Pamphili pays tribute to Gualtiero Marchesi, the Italian chef who revolutionized haute cuisine with elegance and simplicity. Marchesi, known for his saffron risotto with gold leaf, returned Michelin stars to the French in a gesture of defiance. He founded a retirement home for elderly chefs, open to the young, to preserve culinary stories. The article draws parallels between Marchesi and Christian Dior, noting Dior's love for Italy and his limited-edition cookbook "Le ricette cucite" illustrated by René Gruau. A Sky Arte HD series starting in January, curated by Francesco Bonami, will pair Marchesi's masterpieces with works by great artists. Tosi Pamphili argues that Marchesi should be studied in schools as a model of Italian excellence.
Key facts
- Gualtiero Marchesi was an Italian chef who elevated Italian cuisine globally.
- He famously returned Michelin stars to the French.
- His signature dish is saffron risotto with gold leaf.
- He founded a retirement home for elderly chefs, also open to young people.
- Christian Dior died in Montecatini in 1957 and wrote a limited-edition cookbook 'Le ricette cucite' illustrated by René Gruau.
- A Sky Arte HD series starting in January, curated by Francesco Bonami, will feature Marchesi's work alongside great artists.
- Clara Tosi Pamphili is a fashion historian who curated exhibitions and publications.
- The article was published on Artribune in December 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Gualtiero Marchesi
- Clara Tosi Pamphili
- Christian Dior
- René Gruau
- Francesco Bonami
- Giorgio Muratore
Institutions
- Artribune
- Sky Arte HD
- Michelin
Locations
- Italy
- Montecatini
- France