Jorge Damiani

Jorge Damiani was born in 1931 in Uruguay. He studied at the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes (National School of Fine Arts), where he was later appointed as a professor and became an influential figure in Uruguayan art education.^[1]

Between 1951 and 1953, he studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan with Pompeo Borra and Enzo Morelli.^[2]

Throughout his career, Damiani explored multiple artistic disciplines, including painting, drawing, and printmaking. His work displays traits of Italian metaphysical realism and classicism.^[3]His works frequently reflected a profound commitment to formal experimentation and expressive line, gaining recognition both nationally and internationally. He was considered part of a generation of artists who helped modernize and professionalize the visual arts in Uruguay during the mid-to-late 20th century.^[1]

Damiani also contributed to the development of Uruguayan cultural institutions, holding roles that included directing workshops and participating in art juries. His work is held in several public collections, including the Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales (MNAV) in Montevideo, which has showcased his work in its permanent collection and past exhibitions.^[1]

He died on 26 January 2017 at the age of 85.^[4]