Antonio Squicciarini - The Clown

The clown was a popular subject among genre painters of the 1970s and 1980s. Many artists dedicated much of their careers to depicting this theme, Romano Mussolini being a prime example. Typically, the interpretation of this subject is similar for all artists who tackle it: the clown appears with his makeup designed to evoke laughter and hilarity, but instead displays a melancholic expression. This contrast is intended to spark an empathetic dialogue with the viewer.

In this work, Antonio Squicciarini demonstrates his interest and affinity with the work of Marc Chagall. This affinity is poetic, as, like the Russian artist, Squacciarini's paintings are characterized by atmospheres somewhere between fairytale and dream. Stylistically, however, Squicciarini demonstrates a propensity, like Chagall, for combining surrealism, a markedly expressionist line, and cubist deconstruction.

Antonio Squicciarini, a painter originally from Bari, was born in 1957. His career developed primarily in Milan, where he organized numerous exhibitions in nightclubs, hence his nickname, "the painter of the night." Also in Milan, he founded, along with other colleagues, the "New Realism" group. His encounter with Marc Chagall was crucial to his development. In 1984, he created the set designs for Federico Fellini's film "Ginger and Fred."

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