Edmondo Bacci (July 21, 1913 – October 16, 1978) was an Italian painter born in Venice. He is best known for a series of paintings called Avvenimenti. Bacci studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia and was a member of the artist's Movimento Spaziale, a group founded by Lucio Fontana. He began exhibiting internationally in 1956. Bacci took part in the Venice Biennale several times, in 1958 his works were accorded a separate room. From the mid 1950s onwards he was promoted and supported by Peggy Guggenheim.[1][2]

The works of Bacci are represented inter alia in the collections of Museum of Modern Art (MoMA),[3] Guggenheim Museum,[4] Ca' Pesaro – International Gallery of Modern Art, Gallerie di Piazza Scala, and Fondazione Querini Stampalia.

References

  1. Guggenheim Collection Online: Edmondo Bacci
  2. Traccani Enciclopedia: Bacci, Edmondo
  3. MoMA: Edmondo Bacci
  4. Guggenheim Collection Online: Avvenimento #247
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