Orpheus Drums biography

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Orfeo Tamburi, born on May 28, 1910, in Jesi, was a renowned Italian painter whose artistic journey left an indelible mark on 20th-century art. His eclectic and adventurous career led him to explore various cultures and artistic styles, thus helping to create a link between Italian tradition and international influences.

After graduating from the Technical Institute in 1926, Orfeo Tamburi moved to Rome in 1928 with a scholarship to study at the Liceo Artistico on Via Ripetta. His thirst for knowledge led him to the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, where he had the opportunity to interact with illustrious artists such as Ennio Flaiano and Vincenzo Cardarelli, paving the way for his future artistic evolution.

In 1932, he made his debut as a painter by exhibiting works at the III Sindacale Laziale. This marked the beginning of a series of exhibitions that led him to participate in the I Mostra Nazionale del Sindacato degli Artisti in Florence, where his works began to capture the attention of art enthusiasts. However, it was his stay in Paris in 1936 that had a decisive impact on his artistic vision. During this period, Orfeo Tamburi came into contact with some of the most important painters of the time and discovered the painting of Paul Cézanne, which profoundly influenced his style.

Back in Italy, the painter participates in the Quadriennale di Roma and the Biennale di Venezia, gaining an opportunity to meet the writer Curzio Malaparte and to showcase his work to an international audience. Over the years, he continues to exhibit in various Italian cities, displaying an impressive variety of styles and artistic themes that reflect his passion for exploration and experimentation.

At the end of the Second World War, Orfeo Tamburi returns to Paris, a place he would choose as his home for most of his life. The city offers him the opportunity to expand the boundaries of his artistic career, participating in solo exhibitions in Belgium, France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. His art begins to evolve further, incorporating international influences and gaining a global perspective.

His fame grew during the 1950s, when he showcased his talent through exhibitions in the United States, in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York, receiving recognition and admiration from art critics and the public. His works capture the essence of different cities and cultures, reflecting his ability to capture the soul of a place through colors and details.

His curious spirit leads him to travel to places like London, Greece, and Austria in the 1960s, continuing to present solo exhibitions in major Italian cities. Throughout his career, Orfeo Tamburi collaborates with various forms of art, including cinema, acting in the episode "Envy" of the film "The Seven Deadly Sins," directed by Roberto Rossellini in 1952.

In the following years, Orfeo Tamburi continues to exhibit in important galleries in Italy and abroad, consolidating his status as an established artist. In 1969, he founded the "Premio Città di Jesi - Rosa Papa Tamburi", a tribute to his mother and a sign of his desire to promote contemporary art.

His connection with Paris remains strong until the end, where Orfeo Tamburi dies on June 15, 1994. His artistic legacy is a testament to a man who embraced diversity and united cultures through his art. His paintings, influenced by Cézanne and enriched by international experiences, remain a celebration of artistic exploration and the search for the human essence through color and form.