Alberto Burri was an Italian artist born in Città di Castello in 1915. He studied medicine and served as a medic during World War II, where he was captured and held as a prisoner of war in Texas. It was during his captivity that he began to paint and experiment with materials such as burlap, tar, and plastic. After the war, Burri returned to Italy and began to exhibit his work, which was heavily influenced by the Arte Povera movement. He became known for his use of unconventional materials and his ability to transform them into powerful works of art. Burri's work has been exhibited in major museums around the world, including the Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Tate Modern in London. He died in 1995 at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most important Italian artists of the 20th century.
