GIUSEPPE AJMONE ARTWORKS

Giuseppe Ajmone was an Italian painter. He was born on 17 February 1923 in Carpignano Sesia, son of Piero and Natalia Geranzani. His childhood was marked by crucial events: the death of his mother in 1931 and his move to Novara with his father. These events profoundly influenced his personal and artistic development. Giuseppe Ajmone began his artistic career in 1937, frequenting the studio of the sculptor Riccardo Mella . His formal education began at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan in 1941, under the guidance of masters such as Achille Funi and Carlo Carrà. Here, he immersed himself in a fervent cultural environment, associating with fellow artists and immersed in the artistic currents of the time. During the 1940s, he distinguished himself not only as a painter, but also as a critic and art theorist. In 1946, he signed the Manifesto of Realism , a fundamental document that marked an important turning point in the history of post-war Italian art. In the same period, he began a prolific collaboration with the Einaudi publishing house, contributing to the artistic appearance of numerous publications.
Giuseppe Ajmone's career is dotted with successes and awards. In 1951, he won the prestigious "Senatore Borletti Prize" for young Italian painting. He participates in numerous editions of the Venice Biennale and exhibits in international exhibitions in Sao Paulo, Tokyo, Pittsburgh, Copenhagen, Dortmund, Nuremberg and Buenos Aires, establishing himself as one of the most influential Italian artists of his generation. His art evolves over the years, influenced by movements such as postcubism and expressionism. His work is characterized by a subtle melancholy and profound intimacy. A central theme of his work is the representation of the female nude, which expresses an intimate tension and a profound sensitivity.
In 1982, Giuseppe Ajmone moved to Romagnano Sesia, where he continued to work and live until upon his death on 8 April 2005. Here he created some of his most significant works, including the series of "drowned nudes", inspired by local news events.
His life and Giuseppe Ajmone's works represent an important chapter in the history of twentieth-century Italian art. His intense and profound artistic research has left an indelible mark on the Italian and international cultural panorama, testifying to his commitment to transmitting, through art, the deepest human emotions and experiences.