Luigi Bracchi. The understated elegance of the 20th century

Sondrio pays tribute to Luigi Bracchi, born in Tirano in 1892 and died in Milan in 1978, celebrating one of the most refined figures of the 20th-century Valtellina painting. This retrospective represents the the first exhibition devoted entirely to the artist, offering a unique opportunity to rediscover a master who has distinguished himself through a personal and independent artistic exploration. The exhibition brings together 52 works carefully selected pieces that trace the entire evolution in painting of the painter, exploring the main themes of his work: from the evocative landscapes and the intense ones views right down to the delicate ones still lifes and the portraits of great introspection.

Each painting reveals a profound sensitivity to the light, a balanced mastery of colour and a constant striving for’harmony of forms. Particular emphasis is placed within the itinerary on the profound his personal and artistic bond with his wife, Regina Cassolo Bracchi, a leading figure in the 20th century avant-gardes, whose influence has shaped the artist’s creative development. The public will thus be able to appreciate the full evolution of his visual language, from the early days to more mature experiments. A major cultural event offering the chance to immerse oneself in the visual arts of the Twentieth century against the stunning backdrop of Sondrio.