San Severo Honors Andrea Pazienza with 60 Artists on What Would Have Been His 60th Birthday
The MAT Museum in San Severo is celebrating the life of Andrea Pazienza, the prominent Italian cartoonist who passed away from an overdose in 1988 at the age of 32. The event, named 'Buon Compleanno Paz!', commemorates what would have been his 60th birthday. It showcases a collective exhibition featuring 60 comic artists, illustrators, and cartoonists, including notable names like Milo Manara, Vittorio Giardino, and Sergio Staino. Each contributor has created a personal illustrated gift. On May 22, the evening will include testimonies, video clips, and a special appearance by Vincenzo Gallo (Vincino), a friend of Pazienza. Giuliana di Cretico, Pazienza's mother, will also be present. The exhibition is open from May 22 to October 16.
Key facts
- Andrea Pazienza died of an overdose in 1988 at age 32.
- Event 'Buon Compleanno Paz!' celebrates his would-be 60th birthday.
- 60 comic artists contributed works to the exhibition.
- Exhibition runs May 22 to October 16 at MAT Museum in San Severo.
- Included artists: Milo Manara, Vittorio Giardino, Sergio Staino, Silver, Lele Vianello, Vincino, Max Frezzato, Stefano Disegni, Makkox, Sebastiano Vilella.
- Vincenzo Gallo (Vincino) is guest of honor alongside Pazienza's mother Giuliana di Cretico.
- MAT houses the SPLASH! Andrea Pazienza Archive.
- Pazienza spent his childhood in San Severo until age 12 and designed sets for Teatro Verdi.
Entities
Artists
- Andrea Pazienza
- Milo Manara
- Vittorio Giardino
- Sergio Staino
- Silver
- Lele Vianello
- Vincenzo Gallo (Vincino)
- Max Frezzato
- Stefano Disegni
- Makkox
- Sebastiano Vilella
- Giuliana di Cretico
Institutions
- MAT (Museo dell'Alto Tavoliere)
- SPLASH! Archivio Andrea Pazienza
- Teatro Verdi
- Il Male
- Ottovolante
- Zut
- Avaj
- Tango
Locations
- San Severo
- Foggia
- San Benedetto del Tronto
- Italy