Tullio Crali

Tullio Crali - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 13, 1910
DiedAugust 05, 2000 (age 89)
BirthplaceIgalo, Montenegro (then part of Austria-Hungary)
Zodiac SignLeo
Chinese ZodiacDog
GenerationGreatest Generation
Known ForAeropittura (aeropainting), Futurist art, and architecture

Intro

Tullio Crali was an Italian Futurist painter and architect, best known for his association with Aeropittura, a subgenre of Futurism focused on the dynamic experience of flight. His innovative works captured the energy, movement, and technological optimism of early aviation, making him a leading figure in the later years of the Futurist movement.

Early Life & Background

Tullio Crali was born on August 13, 1910, in Igalo, Montenegro. He moved to Gorizia, Italy as a child. From a young age, Crali was passionate about art and became interested in the Futurist movement as a teenager after being impressed by its bold outlook on modern technology and its celebration of speed and progress.

Career Highlights

  • Joined the Futurist movement and began painting in the Aeropittura style in the late 1920s.
  • Gained acclaim for works such as 'Nose Dive on the City' (1939), which exemplified the sense of flight and aerial perspectives.
  • Participated in major Futurist exhibitions throughout Italy and internationally, including the Venice Biennale.
  • Extended his Futurist approach to architecture, stage design, and poetry.
  • Continued creating innovative work within the Futurist style until his later years.

Trivia

  • Crali remained committed to Futurism long after World War II, even as many artists moved on to other styles.
  • One of his most famous paintings, 'Nose Dive on the City' ('Picchiata su città'), is held in the collection of the Museo del Novecento in Milan.

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When was Tullio Crali born?

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Igalo, Montenegro (then part of Austria-Hungary).

On His Birth-Day

About August 13th, 1910, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 13, 1910, Frances Hodgson Burnett published 'The Secret Garden', a beloved children's novel that would become a timeless classic of children's literature. The book tells the story of Mary Lennox, a young girl who discovers a hidden garden and experiences personal transformation, exploring themes of healing, growth, and the restorative power of nature.
  • Day of the week: August 13th, 1910 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Carmen - Il Flor Che Aveci A Me (Flower Song) by John McCormack
  • Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tullio_Crali
  2. https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/tullio-crali-20303
  3. https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/jan/15/tullio-crali-futurist-air-painter-exhibition-review
  4. https://www.mamvillamanin.it/mostre/tullio-crali-futuro-alato