Vincenzo Eulisse, (Venezia, 1936 - 2024) was a painter, sculptor, and performer renowned for his provocative approach and his continuous stylistic evolution. His career took off in 1958 with a solo exhibition at the Bevilacqua La Masa Gallery, where he distinguished himself with his realistic representations of everyday life scenes. This initial success led him to study drawing and sculpture in Germany, where he embraced expressionism, profoundly influencing his artistic style.
Back in Italy, Eulisse immersed himself in cultural and political debates, actively participating in important exhibitions such as the Venice Biennale. In the 1960s and 1970s, he established collaborations with prominent artists and intellectuals and continued to exhibit in major Italian and international galleries. In 1986, his installation at the South Africa pavilion at the Venice Biennale, a protest against apartheid, catalyzed international attention.
Alongside his exhibition activities and teaching as a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Urbino, Eulisse explored new artistic horizons, including the artistic glasswork of Murano. He collaborated with various master glassmakers on the island, experimenting with innovative techniques to integrate glass into his works, ranging from translucent sculptures to luminous installations, combining the traditional Murano craftsmanship with his contemporary artistic vision. These glassworks not only enriched his expressive repertoire but also helped to renew interest in the glassblowing and modeling techniques, connecting the historic art of Murano glass with the world of modern and contemporary art.
In the 2000s, Eulisse maintained an active exhibition presence and continued to influence the artistic landscape with works that questioned and engaged the public on social, cultural, and aesthetic themes. His work, deeply rooted in the city of Venice and enriched by collaboration with Murano's master glassmakers, has made him a reference point in contemporary art, an artist who has managed to combine civic commitment and aesthetic research in a continuous and stimulating dialogue with his times.
Back in Italy, Eulisse immersed himself in cultural and political debates, actively participating in important exhibitions such as the Venice Biennale. In the 1960s and 1970s, he established collaborations with prominent artists and intellectuals and continued to exhibit in major Italian and international galleries. In 1986, his installation at the South Africa pavilion at the Venice Biennale, a protest against apartheid, catalyzed international attention.
Alongside his exhibition activities and teaching as a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Urbino, Eulisse explored new artistic horizons, including the artistic glasswork of Murano. He collaborated with various master glassmakers on the island, experimenting with innovative techniques to integrate glass into his works, ranging from translucent sculptures to luminous installations, combining the traditional Murano craftsmanship with his contemporary artistic vision. These glassworks not only enriched his expressive repertoire but also helped to renew interest in the glassblowing and modeling techniques, connecting the historic art of Murano glass with the world of modern and contemporary art.
In the 2000s, Eulisse maintained an active exhibition presence and continued to influence the artistic landscape with works that questioned and engaged the public on social, cultural, and aesthetic themes. His work, deeply rooted in the city of Venice and enriched by collaboration with Murano's master glassmakers, has made him a reference point in contemporary art, an artist who has managed to combine civic commitment and aesthetic research in a continuous and stimulating dialogue with his times.
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