1940 - 2013

Factsheet

  • Nationality: Italy
  • Works on this site: 1
  • Died: 2013
  • Lifespan: 73 years
  • Also known as: 毕普·德尔瓦耶
  • Born: 1940, Turin, Italy

The Artistic Evolution of Beppe Devalle

Beppe Devalle was an Italian painter and collagist born in Turin, Italy. His career was marked by a refusal to follow prevailing trends, instead developing a distinct individual style that led him to be described as a creator of the "New Epic Italian style." His early years included studying at the Liceo Artistico dell'Accademia Albertina and working as a cost estimator. His artistic journey saw him move through various mediums, from large-scale acrylic-Pop painting and pastel works to complex photomontages. In the 1960s, he explored "room-landscapes" that interacted with the physical space of the room. Later, he transitioned into using geometry to explore figures appropriated from magazines, creating what he termed "real surprises."

Technique and Subject Matter

Throughout his career, Devalle utilized a diverse array of techniques and materials. His work included:

His subject matter evolved from characters like Alice in Wonderland to iconic contemporary figures and events. In his later years, he returned to life drawing, focusing on portraits and still-lives. He also produced large-scale canvases featuring topical characters and historical figures. Devalle held teaching positions at the Accademia Albertina in Turin and the Brera Academy in Milan before moving to the United States.

Vraag en antwoord

Is er een overzicht van alle onderwerpen die Beppe Devalle heeft geschilderd?

De Onderwerpsindex van Beppe Devalle biedt een overzicht van de kunstwerken van de kunstenaar, ingedeeld op onderwerp.

Waar en wanneer is Beppe Devalle geboren?

Beppe Devalle werd geboren in Turin in 1940.

Is er een chronologisch overzicht van Beppe Devalle?

Een chronologisch overzicht van het werk van Beppe Devalle is te vinden op de Loopbaanoverzicht pagina van de kunstenaar, waar de kunstwerken hoofdstuk voor hoofdstuk in volgorde van creatie worden gepresenteerd.

Hoe populair zijn de kunstwerken van Beppe Devalle?

Statistieken over de werken van Beppe Devalle zijn te vinden op de Statistieken-pagina van de kunstenaar.

Self-test

Er is slechts één goed antwoord op elke vraag.

Vraag 1:
In which city was Beppe Devalle born?
Vraag 2:
Which artist's work influenced Devalle's interest in abstract expressionism during his visit to the PAC in Milan?
Vraag 3:
What was Devalle's occupation in his father's firm before enrolling in the Accademia Albertina?
Vraag 4:
In which year did Devalle exhibit at the XXXIII Venice Biennale?
Vraag 5:
Which institution did Devalle hold a chair at in 1973?