Nicola Samori

Nicola Samorì (born 1977) is an Italian painter and sculptor.[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.

Works
  • Rupture, 2009
    Rupture, 2009
  • J.V., 2009
    J.V., 2009

References
  1. Benenate, Mia R. (1 November 2012). "Who Is Nicola Samorì?". HuffPost.
  2. "A Tribute to Nicola Samorì - Vogue.it". 12 October 2016.
  3. 20Minutos (7 June 2012). "Nicola Samorì pinta cuadros barrocos para emborronarlos - 20minutos.es".
  4. "Nicola Samorí - Fondation Francès".
  5. "Art Now: Cologne, Brussels, Berlin And New York By Virginie Syn - Artlyst".
  6. Silvi, Marta. "Nicola Samorì at Monitor - Rome".
  7. Akcay, Tamara (31 August 2015). "Nicola Samori Scratches The Surface of His Dark And Intense Paintings To Unveil Previous Layers of Work". Beautiful/Decay. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  8. Baker, R.C. (9 July 2014). "Nicola Samori's Rereadings of Old Master Oils are a Revelation".
  9. "All the World's Futures: the 56th edition of the Venice Biennale". 4 May 2015.
  10. "Top 7 highlights of the Italian Pavilion at Venice Art Biennale 2015". 25 June 2015.
  11. "Taylor Art Collection- Nicola Samori".
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