Paolo Baratella

Born in Bologna, he is considered one of the most brilliant Italian painters of the postwar period, particularly known for his politically and socially engaged art critiquing neo-consumerist society. He experienced the tragedies of war, evacuation, air-raid shelters, bombings, and poverty, emotions and feelings that resurface in his works. He began exhibiting in the 1960s, initially in Milan and later in various Italian cities, across Europe, and overseas. His work draws inspiration from contemporary life, particularly opposing the violence of power in its different forms.
In his art, linguistic responsibility, acted and lived through the complexity of the image, reveals his vision of the world and merges with the responsibility of a socially committed artist. In addition to oil and acrylic painting, he explores photography, lithography, and screen printing. He also taught for a decade at the Brera Academy.

Works on display:

• Chess set, steel, stainless steel, and bronze, 1986