Vittorio di Girolamo, renowned artist and academic, dies at 95 in Santiago – Publimetro Chile
Vittorio di Girolamo, renowned artist and academic, dies at 95 in Santiago – Publimetro Chile. In Santiago, surrounded by his family and in a state of complete serenity, https://twitter.com/biobio/status/1775203501875806245, prominent architect, artist and professor, whose contribution covered various cultural areas in Chile. Di Girolamo, uncle of the renowned actress Claudia di Girolamoleft this world without suffering from any diseaseaccording to said his daughter Francesca di Girolamo to The Third. Francesca shared that in his final years, her father dedicated himself fully to the family, enjoying the love of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, thus showing their deep family bond. Born in Italy in 1928, Vittorio di Girolamo moved to Chile in 1948 along with his parents and siblings. His academic legacy spans various educational institutions, including the Catholic University, Adolfo Ibáñez University and the University of Talcawhere he imparted knowledge in areas such as Fine Arts and Architecture. In addition to his work as a teacher, di Girolamo stood out as a painter, graphic designer and filmmaker. He was director of Mampato magazine in 1974 and 1975. Despite his artistic versatility, his daughter revealed that he he preferred to be remembered primarily as a teacher. “I am a friend to everyone” Vittorio di Girolamo cultivated friendships from various ideological backgroundsfrom the Italian filmmaker Roberto Rossellini to journalist Augusto “Perro” Olivares and Jaime Guzmán. Her daughter shared a quote from him where she expressed: “I am a friend of everyone, from the communist to the nationalist. ” A notable aspect of his life is that he never acquired Chilean nationality, maintaining his Italian identity until the end and declining the offer of nationality by grace. With his departure, a man who left a deep mark on Chilean culture and who will be remembered for his multifaceted contribution and his love for family and the art of our country says goodbye.