Roberto L. Pignataro

Roberto Lucio Pignataro (1928–2008) was an Argentine abstract artist. He was known for the innovative technics[1] he developed and diversity of styles he applied to his artwork.

Roberto Lucio Pignataro
Roberto Pignataro at Galería Lirolay, 1970

His artistic legacy provides a rich insight into the art movements that took place in Argentina from the 1950s through the 1970s.

Education & career

Roberto Lucio Pignataro graduated from Escuela de Bellas Artes Manuel Belgrano as a Professional Illustrator in 1955 and as a Teacher of Visual Arts in 1958. He also obtained a degree as Professor in Painting at Escuela Nacional de Artes Visuales Prilidiano Pueyrredón in 1961.

Some of Pignataro's notable art teachers were: Aurelio Macci and Héctor José Cartier.

Roberto Lucio Pignataro held 28 art exhibitions during his lifetime: 27 in Buenos Aires, Argentina and one in Miami, Florida, and participated in two collective art exhibitions: "Los Pintores Argentinos in Radio Nacional"[2] in 1959 and “Collages” in 1982. He also published three books featuring experimental art techniques.

Artistic styles and techniques

Pignataro's work was often described by critics as Informalism,[3][4][5][6][7][8] Lyrical abstraction,[9][10] having an oriental influence,[9][11][7] and hard to categorize.[12][13][10] Other influences that can be observed throughout his work are from Cubism, De Stijl, Geometric Abstraction, Japanese Ink Wash Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Tachisme, Abstract Expresionism and Abstract Calligraphy.

His artwork most commonly features oil painting, paper collage, and assemblage techniques, all of which he often combined into texture-rich art pieces.

Books and museum

Roberto Lucio Pignataro published three books during his career, featuring experimental art technics.

  • "A través de estampas I", 1968
  • "En Slides Color", 1972
  • "A través de estampas II", 1974

His artwork titled "R.F. 434 C.O." is in the permanent collection of the Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art[14] along with two of his experimental art books: "A través de estampas I" and "A través de estampas II".

Awards

In 1957, his painting “Con la corneta” was selected among the 4 winners at Los Pintores Argentinos en LRA Radio Nacional, a nation-wide art contest organized by LRA Radio Nacional. “Con la corneta” was featured on the front page of the LRA Radio Nacional program guide (November issue, 1958). The jury was made up of some notable Argentine art critics and artists: Raul Soldi, Jorge Larco, Córdova Iturburu, Eduardo Eiriz Maglione and Manuel Mujica Láinez.[15][16]

Soon after this, Roberto Pignataro quit participating in art contests, moving the focus of his career to one-man exhibitions only. 

Resources

Pignataro's Art Exhibits Timeline

References
  1. Tucker, Bonnie (23 Jul 1966). "Round the Galleries". The Buenos Aires Herald (Print) (7546). Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  2. Córdova Iturburu, Cayetano (September 1959). "Los Pintores Argentinos en Radio Nacional". Revista Programa de LRA Radio Nacional (in Spanish).
  3. Hernández Rosselot (13 Nov 1965). "Notas de Arte". La Razón (Print) (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  4. Hernández Rosselot (17 Dec 1966). "Notas de arte". La Razón (Print) (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  5. Hernández Rosselot (1 Jul 1967). "Notas de Arte". La Razón (Print) (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  6. Hernández Rosselot (17 Dec 1968). "Notas de Arte". La Razón (Print) (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  7. Hernández Rosselot (18 Dec 1971). "Notas de Arte". La Razón (Print) (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina. p. 8.
  8. Hernández Rosselot (9 Dec 1972). "Notas de Arte". La Razón (Print) (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina. p. 10.
  9. Hernández Rosselot (3 Oct 1964). "Notas de Arte". La Razón (Print) (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  10. Magrini, César (11 Dec 1972). "Estructuras". El Cronista Comercial (Print) (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina. p. 4.
  11. Magrini, César (21 Dec 1971). "Música Mayor en Tonos Menores". El Cronista Comercial (in Spanish) (20924). Buenos Aires, Argentina. p. 20.
  12. Magrini, César (Sep 1970). "Aprendiz de Hechizero". El Cronista Comercial (Print) (in Spanish) (20590). Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  13. Magrini, César (4 Sep 1979). "Plástica" (Print) (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina. p. 19.
  14. "Serie 0222 - Pignataro, Roberto - Archivo del Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires".
  15. "Concurso Para La Revista de Radio Nacional". La Nación (Print) (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina. 3 Dec 1957.
  16. "BELLAS ARTES - Concurso en Radiodifusión". La Nación (Print) (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina. December 1, 1957.
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