Italian underground artist Matteo Guarnaccia dies at 68

Matteo Guarnaccia, a key figure in Italian underground culture, died on May 13, 2022, at age 68. Born in Milan in 1954, he was known for psychedelic illustrations and a lifelong dedication to alternative lifestyles. He co-founded the magazine Insekten Sekte in Amsterdam in 1969, focused on hippie philosophy, and contributed to Fallo!. Guarnaccia taught fashion design at NABA in Milan. His work explored sexual liberation and shamanic influences, exhibited in Japan and Australia. He collaborated with institutions like the Venice Biennale and Milan Triennale, and with figures such as Bruno Munari and Vivienne Westwood. His publications include 'Arte Psichedelica e controcultura in Italia' (1980), 'A tribal education' (1993), 'Magickal Mystery Book' (1998), 'Ribelli con stile' (2009), and a biography of Elio Fiorucci (2016). His wife Tiziana announced his death on Facebook on May 14, 2022.