This manifesto was created by Gino Boccasile in 1930. Boccasile was an Italian illustrator and graphic designer, and one of the most important poster artists of the interwar period.
Born in Bari on 14 July 1901, Boccasile completed his studies at the fine art school of his hometown before moving to Milan in 1925. Working initially at the Mauzan-Morzenti Agency, he produced posters and illustrated fashion magazines, gaining recognition for his distinctive visual style. In 1932, he moved to Paris, where his work was featured in an issue of Paris Tabou and he participated in the Salon des Indépendants. Upon returning to Milan, he established a publicity agency called ACTA in Galleria del Corso with his associate Franco Aloi.
About Gino Boccasile
Boccasile’s career spanned the 1920s through the early 1950s, during which he became one of the most prolific graphic designers in Italy. His work encompassed commercial poster design and editorial illustration, and he maintained an international presence, working between Milan, Paris, and Buenos Aires.
Details
- Creator: Gino Boccasile
- Year: 1930
- Medium: Poster/Manifesto
- Artist lifespan: 1901–1952
Frequently asked questions
Who was Gino Boccasile?
Gino Boccasile (1901–1952) was an Italian illustrator and graphic designer, and one of the most significant poster artists of the interwar period. Born in Bari, he moved to Milan in 1925 and later worked in Paris and Buenos Aires before establishing his own publicity agency in Milan.
What was Boccasile’s artistic speciality?
Boccasile specialised in poster design and commercial graphics. He was recognised for his sensuous renderings and distinctive visual style, working across advertising, fashion magazines, and graphic design throughout the 1920s and 1930s.
Where did Boccasile work during his career?
After early training in Bari and moving to Milan in 1925, Boccasile worked at the Mauzan-Morzenti Agency. He later travelled to Buenos Aires, then Paris (1932), before returning to Milan where he founded the publicity agency ACTA in Galleria del Corso.
