Sarenco, Italian visual poet, dies at 72

Sarenco, a key figure in Italian visual poetry (Poesia Visiva), has died at age 72. Though not widely known to the general public or even specialists, his creative and spiritual depth was significant. He deliberately focused his energy on experimentation and cross-cultural research rather than self-promotion. He achieved official recognition, including participation in Documenta 5 in Kassel in 1972 and a solo room at the 49th Venice Biennale curated by Harald Szeemann. His involvement with visual poetry began in 1963, when he connected with the Florentine Gruppo 70. In the 1980s, he traveled extensively through Asia and Africa, infusing his ironic works with new energy. Artribune plans to publish a proper tribute soon.