Bruno Caruso

Bruno Caruso (1927–2018) was an Italian painter, graphic designer and illustrator.

Bruno Caruso in brief

Born
1927
Died
2018
Known for
painter, graphic designer, illustrator, writer, art critic and artist
Place of birth
Palermo
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Overview

Born at Palermo in 1927, died at Rome in 2018.

In detail

the recorded working language is Italian.

The field of work recorded is painting, graphics and art criticism. The authority associates the name with Italian neorealism. Otto Dix, Francisco Goya and Ben Shahn are recorded as an influence.

Membership is recorded of Accademia di San Luca and Dante Alighieri Society.

Works named in the authority record are Manuscript on the Wonders of Nature and Man on Stepladder.

Work by Bruno Caruso is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Detroit Institute of Arts, Walker Art Center, Saint Louis Art Museum and Brooklyn Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art, honorary doctor of the University of Palermo, honorary citizenship and gold medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Bruno Caruso”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3645683: Bruno Caruso

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