Rocco Lentini

(Palermo, 1858 - Venezia, 1943)

Rocco Lentini was born in Palermo on February 17, 1858. As a young man he attended evening school to help his father, a much appreciated decorator, in the activity he carried out in the noble palaces of Palermo and in the Carolino theater. At the age of 15 he entered the studio of Francesco Lojacono, the influence generated by the landscape architect led to the creation of his first works '' The portal '', '' Piazza Pretoria '' and '' The palace of the Hermits ''. During his life he actively participated in Sicilian cultural life, carrying out some of the most important enterprises in his hometown, including the decorations and frescoes for the Massimo, Politeama, Bellini theaters, for the central station and for the interiors of the building. of the Eagles. He also organizes the "I Sicilian exhibition of black and white painting, sculpture", held at Villa Gallidoro, as well as being the founder and one of the directors of the monthly '' Artistic and archaeological Sicily ''. Along with numerous national and international exhibitions, such as in Rome in 1929 at the Casa d'Arte Baldi, he took part in the Venice Biennials of 1905 and 1922. Artist who ranges from painting, engravings, sets, illustrations and decorations, dies in Venice on November 20, 1943 at his home in Dorsoduro.