About the artist:

Alfio Rapisardi was born in 1929 in Florence. From a very young age he is already in the "Botteghe" of the masters where he will learn to recognize his own style. In 1956 one of his personal shows at the "Strozzina" in Florence received enthusiastic comments: in 1960 and 1962 he took part in the "Fiorino". He won the competition for the altarpiece of the new church of the Scolopi in Florence. An eclectic and prolific artist he exhibited the his works all over the world. These have earned him ever greater popularity and acclaim. He is present in the art collections and selections, including the Museum of the Kassel foundation where his works join those of great masters such as; Gauguin and Cezanne, Picasso and Kandinsxy. In 1969 million visitors admired the Italian pavilion he set up at the Montreal World Expo. The master died on August 1, 2018 at the age of 89 surrounded by people who wanted him well. For his will there was no funeral.