Carlo Carrà

Carlo Dalmazio Carrà was born on February 11, 1881, in Quargnento, Alessandria province, into a family of artisans. From a young age, he showed a strong interest in art, beginning his career as a mural decorator. In 1906, he enrolled at the Brera Academy in Milan, where he was influenced by painter Cesare Tallone and befriended key Futurist figures such as Umberto Boccioni. In 1910, Carrà joined the Futurist movement, signing the Futurist Painters' Manifesto alongside Filippo Tommaso Marinetti and others, actively contributing with articles and artworks that expressed the dynamism and modernity of the movement.

Throughout his career, Carrà experimented with various artistic styles, moving from Divisionism to Futurism, then approaching Metaphysical art, with some of his most famous works including "The Oval of Apparitions" (1918). In the 1920s, his style evolved towards a revival of Italian classicism, embracing the Novecento movement and the return to order, characterized by a more orderly and objective language.

Besides painting, Carrà was also an art critic and writer, collaborating with magazines such as "Valori Plastici." From 1939, he taught at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan, influencing generations of artists. He died in Milan on April 13, 1966, leaving a fundamental artistic legacy in 20th-century Italian art. His works are frequently featured in auctions by Cambi Casa d'Aste, which highlights his artistic and cultural contributions.