His expressionist style became a distinctive feature of Ugo Attardi's works, which combined emotional tension and psychological depth.
Among the first significant participations stand out the XXVI and XXVII Venice Biennale, respectively in 1952 and 1954. In the same years, Attardi also engaged politically, joining the Italian Communist Party and collaborating with the magazine "Città Aperta". These elements profoundly influenced the works of Ugo Attardi, which often addressed social and political themes with a personal and innovative vision.
In 1961, Attardi founded the group "Il Pro e il Contro", continuing his artistic exploration through exhibitions both in Italy and abroad. A crucial moment in his career was his participation in 1963 in the exhibition "Contemporary Italian Paintings" in Australia, followed by the traveling exhibition "Peintures italiennes d'aujourd'hui" in the Middle East and North Africa. These events established the painter Attardi on the international scene, bringing his works to very different cultural contexts.
In the 1970s, a trip to Spain marked a turning point in his artistic production, pushing him towards the rediscovery of the classics and the exploration of historical themes. This period was characterized by the creation of monumental works, including the fresco "La nuova Somalia", commissioned in 1973 for the Parliament of Mogadishu. Although this artwork was destroyed during the war, it remains a symbol of Attardi's ability to tackle universal themes with a unique sensitivity.
In addition to painting, Ugo Attardi successfully dedicated himself to sculpture, creating works of great emotional and symbolic impact. Among the most famous are "Il Vascello della Rivoluzione", a tribute to the bicentennial of the Storming of the Bastille, now located at EUR in Rome, and "Ulisse", installed at Battery Park, New York. These works by Ugo Attardi demonstrate his ability to engage with public space, creating sculptures that combine aesthetic values and profound meanings.
During his career, Attardi also created significant works for private collections and museums. Among these are "Nudo" and "Roma", both examples of his mastery in the use of color and composition. These works, along with many other pieces by Ugo Attardi, are now housed in museums and private collections worldwide, testifying to his artistic significance.
The 1980s and 1990s saw a growing attention towards the works of Ugo Attardi. In 1983, the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris dedicated an event and a ballet inspired by his works to him. In those same years, he participated in important exhibitions such as the International Expo of Contemporary Art in Milan and the ICAF in London. In 2003, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic awarded him the Prize for Culture in the Field of Art, an institutional recognition that highlighted his contribution to Italian art and culture."}
In the last years of his life, Attardi continued to be a prominent figure in Italian art. In 2006, President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi awarded him the title of Grand Officer of the Republic. His passing, which occurred on July 20, 2006, in Rome, marked the end of an extraordinary career, but left an artistic legacy that continues to influence and inspire new generations.