Manlio Alzetta Biography
Manlio Alzetta was born in Venice in 1920 and spent most of his life in the lagoon city. He began exhibiting his works at a young age, starting in 1939, and in 1954 he dedicated himself to engraving, becoming one of the major Italian artists in the technique. He has held numerous personal exhibitions in various Italian and foreign cities, also participating in important international events such as the International Engraving Biennial of Reggio Emilia, the National Engraving Exhibition of Padua, the Taranto Biennial of Engraving and the National Engraving Exhibition of "Italia Bianco-Nero" graphics from Arezzo. His works have also been exhibited in group exhibitions in Spain, France, Bolivia, Germany and the United States. In 1965 he exhibited a booklet of lyrics and engravings entitled "Diary Pages" at the "Bevilacqua La Masa" in Venice, which achieved great success with critics and the public. In 1974 he dedicated himself mainly to graphic art, creating a series of etchings for the International Graphics Center of Venice and for the "Venezia Viva" Engraving Club. Alzetta was also an appreciated art critic and collaborated with various newspapers, including the "Voce di San Marco", the "Gazzettino Sera" and "Minosse". His works were characterized by a strong attention to the city of Venice and its lagoon, which Alzetta represented with an essential style and without unnecessary complacency. His favorite technique, etching, allowed him to capture the beauty of the lagoon through the simplicity of the sign and black and white. Manlio Alzetta died in 2000 in Venice, leaving an important artistic and cultural heritage to the city and the art world in general.
