by Gabriella Belli (Artist), Andrea Jacchia (Text by (Art/Photo Books))

A radical artist and pioneer of Arte Informale, bearing witness to events that left their mark on the century

Self-taught Italian painter Emilio Vedova (1919-2006) is known for his raw, visceral and historically informed works that reflect strong political convictions. His dark, expressive compositions are titled after tumultuous movements from his lifetime: from the Prague Spring to the Years of Lead.