Nicola Samori Explained
Nicola Samorì (born 1977) is an Italian painter and poet.[1]
Life
Samorì was born in 1977 in Forlì.[2] [3] [4] He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna and currently lives and works in Bagnacavallo.[2]
Career
Samorì is known for his contemporary interpretations of 16th and 17th century European artworks, although he makes also frequent references to older art styles.[5] His work is best described as dark and baroque, with canvases often damaged by scraping, diluting, slashing, and tearing.[6] [7] Referring to his physical manipulation of the painting surface, R.C. Baker of the Village Voice said that "Samorì's rereadings of old master oils are a revelation".[8]
Exhibitions
Samorì's work was a part of the Italian Pavilion at the 2015 Venice Biennale.[9] [10]
Collections
Samorì's work is included in the Taylor Art Collection in Denver, Colorado[11] as well as other numerous private collections internationally.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Who Is Nicola Samorì?. Mia R.. Benenate. . 1 November 2012.
- Web site: A Tribute to Nicola Samorì - Vogue.it. 12 October 2016.
- Web site: Nicola Samorì pinta cuadros barrocos para emborronarlos - 20minutos.es. 20Minutos. 7 June 2012.
- Web site: Nicola Samorí - Fondation Francès.
- Web site: Art Now: Cologne, Brussels, Berlin And New York By Virginie Syn - Artlyst.
- Web site: Nicola Samorì at Monitor - Rome. Marta. Silvi.
- Web site: Nicola Samori Scratches The Surface of His Dark And Intense Paintings To Unveil Previous Layers of Work. Akcay. Tamara. 31 August 2015. Beautiful/Decay. 21 March 2017.
- Web site: Nicola Samori's Rereadings of Old Master Oils are a Revelation. R.C.. Baker. 9 July 2014.
- Web site: All the World's Futures: the 56th edition of the Venice Biennale. 4 May 2015.
- Web site: Top 7 highlights of the Italian Pavilion at Venice Art Biennale 2015. 25 June 2015 .
- Web site: Taylor Art Collection- Nicola Samori.
