Artist Information:
Castiglioni Luigi
maisons laffitte,
France
Member Since: Nov 2005
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Artist Statement:
Luigi Castiglioni can be
rightfully considered as the
heir to those revolutionary
changes in the world of the
poster brought about by
Lautrec and taken on in a new
dimension by Magritte. A
common trait to his art is
that sense of marvel which
characterizes all of his
production. (André Parinaud)
Luigi Castiglioni was born in
Milan on November 20, 1936.
He shows great passion for
design and painting since his
childhood. At the age of
twelve he initiates a series
of frescoes on the walls of
farms in Milan surroundings.
1950: He joins the Brera
Academy of Fine Arts in Milan
and takes part in his first
exhibition at the age of
fourteen.
1954/56: Stage design
apprenticeship at La Scala
Theatre in Milan.
1955: First individual
exhibition at Baggio Gallery
in Milan.
1957: He graduates at the
Brera Academy of Fine Arts in
Milan.
1958: He executes murals in
the entrance hall and the
restaurant of an hotel in
Sanremo. Sanremo’s Casino
invites him to produce a
one-man show.
1959: He moves to Rome where
he works for Cinecittà as set
designer in several films
among which La dolce vita of
Federico Fellini.
1960: He settles ...
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Castiglioni Luigi's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Castiglioni Luigi's Portfolio. Browse Luigi's body of work: Luigi Castiglioni can be rightfully considered as the heir to those revolutionary changes in the world of the poster brought about by Lautrec and taken on in a new dimension by Magritte. A common trait to his art is that sense of marvel which characterizes all of his production. (André Parinaud)
Luigi Castiglioni was born in Milan on November 20, 1936.
He shows great passion for design and painting since his childhood. At the age of twelve he initiates a series of frescoes on the walls of farms in Milan surroundings.
1950: He joins the Brera Academy of Fine Arts ... |
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