Giuseppe Santomaso (1907-1990) was an Italian painter and a leading figure in post-war abstractionism. Born in Venice, he studied at the city's Academy of Fine Arts and began his artistic career with influences from Expressionism and Post-Impressionism.
After a trip to Paris in the 1930s, he became interested in European avant-garde movements. In 1946, he joined the Nuova Secessione Artistica Italiana, later renamed Fronte Nuovo delle Arti, which was oriented towards abstract and innovative art. His works, characterized by a deep exploration of light and color, were exhibited in several editions of the Venice Biennale.
Throughout his career, Santomaso received numerous awards and was a professor at the Venice Academy. His ever-evolving style blended lyrical and textural elements, making a significant contribution to 20th-century Italian abstract art.
