This manifesto was created by Guido Cadorin, a Venetian painter, in 1939. Cadorin (1892–1976) was a prominent Italian artist whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.
Cadorin studied under Cesare Laurenti in Venice and began exhibiting publicly in 1909 at Ca’ Pesaro. He participated in major international exhibitions, including shows in Milan, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, New York, and Brussels throughout the 1920s and 1930s. From 1928 onwards, he taught at the Venice Academy, becoming professor of painting in 1936. He received significant recognition at the Venice Biennale, first showing work there in 1934 before occupying an entire gallery in 1938 and again in 1942.
Beyond painting, Cadorin undertook substantial fresco commissions, including work at the Hotel Ambasciatori in Rome (1926–1927) and the crypt of the Monumento alla Vittoria in Bolzano (1928). After the war, he contributed to the Verzocchi Collection, an important artistic project documenting labour and craft.
About Guido Cadorin
Cadorin maintained an active international profile throughout his career, with numerous solo exhibitions abroad. His work reflected the artistic currents of early-to-mid twentieth-century Italy, and his long tenure at the Venice Academy made him an influential figure in Venetian art education.
Details
- Creator: Guido Cadorin
- Year: 1939
- Artist’s birthplace and base: Venice
- Career span: 1909–1970s
- Teaching role: Venice Academy, from 1928; Professor of Painting, from 1936
Frequently asked questions
Who was Guido Cadorin?
Guido Cadorin (1892–1976) was a Venetian painter and professor who studied under Cesare Laurenti and became a professor of painting at the Venice Academy from 1936 onwards. He exhibited internationally and received major commissions for fresco work in Rome and Bolzano.
Where did Cadorin work and teach?
Cadorin was based in Venice, where he studied and later taught at the Academy from 1928. He also executed fresco commissions in Rome and Bolzano, and exhibited across Europe and North America.
What was Cadorin’s international standing?
Cadorin participated in major international exhibitions from the 1920s onwards, showing work in Milan, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, New York, and Brussels, and received solo exhibitions abroad throughout his career.
