Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture, Part 12: Words and Images

Arduino Cantàfora, born in Milan in 1945, is a renowned painter and architect whose work bridges the realms of art and architecture. Initially trained as a copyist of Caravaggio, Cantàfora mastered the technical aspects of oil painting, blending his fascination with anatomy and organic forms with his architectural studies at the Politecnico of Milan. His career highlights include his participation in La Tendenza, an architectural movement that reintroduced 20th-century rationalism, and his exhibitions at major international venues such as the Triennale di Milano, Biennale di Venezia, and Centre Pompidou. Cantàfora’s creations span from large-scale paintings to stage designs for prestigious opera houses, and his academic contributions include teaching positions at IUAV in Venice, Mendrisio, and EPFL in Lausanne, where he held the chair of visual expression. His work continues to inspire with its distinct Caravaggesque influences and imaginative architectural representations.

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