Luca Ronchi

The Profile

Author of 'Mario Schifano - Una biografia'.

Wrote the biography 'Mario Schifano - Una biografia', a work that gathers testimonies from people who knew Mario Schifano and reconstructs aspects of his life and career, including discussion of alleged counterfeits and substance issues.

Luca Ronchi assembles extensive testimonies to build a biography of Mario Schifano, offering many conflicting perspectives. The book highlights Schifano's role in Italian Pop Art, encounters with famous contemporaries, and issues such as alleged counterfeits and substance dependency. The review finds the material powerful but at times raw and unsettling. Recommended for readers who enjoy art biographies and historical snapshots.