Mario Deluigi (1901 - 1978)

Mario Deluigi

Mario Deluigi was an Italian artist associated with the spatial movement founded by Lucio Fontana, whose manifesto he signed in 1951. He studied painting at the Accademia di Venezia under Ettore Tito and Virgilio Guidi.

Mario Deluigi's paintings, made using the technique of grattage, have coloured surfaces with fine scratches, creating the illusion of clouds of sparks. It was colour and light that was the basis of the artist's research.

Mario Deluguigi has participated in eight Venice Biennials. His work can be found in numerous museums and public collections.