Achille Bonito Oliva

Art critic, Author

1939 –

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Who is Achille Bonito Oliva?

Achille Bonito Oliva is a recognized and respected Italian contemporary art critic, author of many essays on mannerism, and a professor of History of Contemporary Art at La Sapienza University in Rome. Oliva has curated thematic and interdisciplinary exhibitions both in Italy and abroad, including "Contemporanea" "Aperto 80", "Avanguardia transavanguardia", "Arte e depressione", and "Minimalia". He directed the 45th Venice Biennale, and over the years has been awarded several prizes and recognitions, such as the Valentino d’Oro, an international prize for art critics.

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Born
Nov 4, 1939
Also known as
  • Achille Oliva
Nationality
  • Italy
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Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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