A manifesto by Enrico Paulucci, created in 1932. Paulucci was an Italian painter and scenic designer born in Genoa in 1901, who became one of the founding members of the Gruppo dei Sei, a Turin-based artistic collective established in 1929.
Paulucci’s career encompassed multiple artistic disciplines and geographical contexts. After moving to Turin in 1911, he studied economics and law before turning to visual art. In the late 1920s he was briefly associated with Turin’s second-generation Futurists, including painters Fillìa, Enrico Prampolini and Ugo Pozzo. A period in Paris in 1928 preceded his return to Turin, where he co-founded the Gruppo dei Sei alongside Jessie Boswell, Gigi Chessa, Nicola Galante, Carlo Levi and Francesco Menzio. The group sought intellectual freedom and artistic independence.
About Enrico Paulucci
Paulucci (1901–1999) was a painter and scenic designer whose work bridged early Modernist movements in Italy. He studied law and economics in Turin before dedicating himself to art. His exhibition history included selection for the Venice Biennale in 1928. The Gruppo dei Sei, which he helped establish, was supported by patrons and critics including Riccardo Gualino and Edoardo Persico.
Details
- Creator: Enrico Paulucci
- Year: 1932
- Type: Manifesto
- Movement: Gruppo dei Sei
Frequently asked questions
Who was Enrico Paulucci?
Enrico Paulucci (1901–1999) was an Italian painter and scenic designer born in Genoa. He was one of the founding members of the Gruppo dei Sei, established in Turin in 1929.
What was the Gruppo dei Sei?
Founded in Turin in 1929, the Gruppo dei Sei was an artistic collective that included Paulucci, Jessie Boswell, Gigi Chessa, Nicola Galante, Carlo Levi and Francesco Menzio. The group sought intellectual freedom and artistic independence.
When did Paulucci create this manifesto?
This manifesto was created in 1932, three years after the founding of the Gruppo dei Sei.