Pietro Marino's Diaries: A Memoir of Bari's Art Scene 1960-1980

At the age of ninety, journalist and art critic Pietro Marino released "Diari dell’arte Levante Bari 1960-1980" through Gangemi Editori. This memoir explores Bari's contemporary art landscape from 1960 to 1980, marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Bari, which was established in 1970. Marino highlights significant milestones, such as the launch of Galleria Centrosei, the development of the Maggio di Bari festival, and the founding of Galleria Bonomo in 1971. The narrative, inspired by Italo Calvino, is non-linear and underscores the vulnerability of the local art community. Marino calls for a collaborative future museum network with local institutions and wraps up with reflections on the late 1970s and Aldo Moro's assassination.