Giancarlo Vitali

Place: Bellano

Born: 1929

Death: 2018

Biography:

Giancarlo Vitali was born on November 29, 1929, in Bellano, Italy. He began painting when he was fifteen, after having worked for the Institute of graphic arts in Bergamo. In 1947, he exhibited his first works at the Angelicum Gallery in Milan, on the occasion of the biennial exhibition of sacred art. In 1949, he presented two of his works, Visitazione and Cena in Emmaus, at the biennial exhibition, which received great appreciation from Carlo Carrà. Vitali was awarded a fellowship from the Brera Academy. In 1981, his son Velasco Vitali, also a painter, encouraged him to work as a engraver. In 1983, one of his paintings came into the hands of Giovanni Testori, who was so impressed that he wanted to meet him. This meeting led to a deep and solid relationship based on mutual esteem and admiration, which became a long-lasting friendship. Vitali's works have been exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Italy and abroad. He died on July 25, 2018, in Bellano.