Italian artist Tullio Brunone died on April 21. Born in 1946 in Alexandria, Egypt, to an Italian family, he trained at the Accademia di Brera in Milan. A pioneer of video art and new media, Brunone was a key figure in the Laboratorio di Comunicazione Militante (1976-1978) and later co-founded the Scuola di Nuove Tecnologie at Brera in the 1990s. His work explored interaction, temporality, and the selfie phenomenon, anticipating contemporary digital culture. He was represented by Galleria Clivio in Milan, which dedicated part of its stand to him at the most recent miart fair.
Brunone's death marks the loss of a fiercely independent and politically engaged artist who consistently pushed the boundaries of art and technology. His early adoption of video and interactive media, along with his teaching at Brera, influenced generations of Italian artists. The article, written by art historian Angela Madesani, underscores his enduring relevance and the personal void left by his passing.