Italian artist Francesco Melone dies at 59
Francesco Melone, a 59-year-old Italian artist renowned for his examination of family relationships and the decline of conventional bourgeois ideals, passed away following a prolonged illness. Born in 1962 in Ladispoli, he engaged in various artistic forms, including painting, drawing, collage, graphic design, installation, and sculpture. His notable series 'Prodotti culturali' (2013–2018) juxtaposed historical and contemporary brands and images to comment on social change. Melone's work was showcased in prominent Roman venues such as MACRO, Palazzo delle Esposizioni, and Auditorium Parco della Musica, along with galleries like Galleria il Sole arte contemporanea and Galleria Mascherino. His vibrant, ironic imagery often challenged traditional family concepts without overt confrontation. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Francesco d'Assisi.
Key facts
- Francesco Melone died at age 59 after a long illness.
- He was born in Ladispoli, Italy in 1962.
- His art focused on family and the crisis of traditional bourgeois values.
- He worked in painting, drawing, collage, graphic design, installation, and sculpture.
- His series 'Prodotti culturali' (2013–2018) overlapped brands and illustrations from past and present.
- He exhibited at MACRO, Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Auditorium Parco della Musica, and several private galleries in Rome.
- His style used bright colors and ironic imagery reminiscent of classic advertising.
- Funeral will be on November 9, 2021 at Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Francesco d'Assisi.
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Melone
Institutions
- MACRO
- Palazzo delle Esposizioni
- Auditorium Parco della Musica
- Galleria il Sole arte contemporanea
- Galleria Mascherino
- Art Gallery Banchi Nuovi
- Galleria Romberg
- Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Francesco d'Assisi
- Artribune
- Baraondanews
Locations
- Ladispoli
- Italy
- Rome