Description

Natale Addamiano is an Italian contemporary painter, born on May 12, 1943, in Bitetto, Bari. He moved to Milan in 1968 to study at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, graduating in 1972. His early work, notably the “Diari Notturni” (“Nocturnal Diaries”) series, showcased his exploration of intimate and existential themes. In 1971, he held his first solo exhibition at Galleria Solferino in Milan, featuring thirty paintings from this series .

From 1976 to 2007, Addamiano served as a professor of painting at the Brera Academy, influencing generations of artists. His artistic journey evolved from figurative landscapes to a more lyrical and atmospheric style. In the 2000s, inspired by the vast skies of the American Southwest, he began his renowned “Cieli Stellati” (“Starry Skies”) series, focusing on the night sky’s depth and luminosity .

Addamiano’s work has been exhibited internationally, including in Japan, the United States, and various European countries. His paintings are celebrated for their poetic interpretation of nature and the cosmos, blending color and light to evoke emotional resonance.