Premio Bancarella
1 appearances
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Edition 38 (1990) Winner
Vittorio Sgarbi
ヴィットーリオ・スガルビ
Vittorio Sgarbi
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1952-05-08 （Ferrara, Italy）
- Nationality
- Italian
- Languages
- Italian, English
- Religion
- Cultural Catholic (complex relationship)
- Residence History
- Ro Ferrarese (grew up) → Ferrara → Rome → Milan (cultural offices) → Salemi (mayoral term) → Sutri (mayoral term) → Arpino (mayoral term)
Career
- Occupations
- art critic, art historian, writer, politician, cultural commentator, television personality, academic
- Active Years
- 1974-2025
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bologna | Faculty of Arts (Philosophy) | History of Art (specialisation) | Laurea（哲学） | 1970年代初期（在学〜卒業） | Italy |
University of Bologna
Faculty of Arts (Philosophy)
/ History of Art (specialisation)
Degree:
Laurea（哲学）
Period:
1970年代初期（在学〜卒業）
Year of Graduation:
1974
Country:
Italy
Graduated in Philosophy, specialised in History of Art; taught History of Photography and artistic techniques in the 1970s–1980s
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Premio Estense | Il sogno della pittura | — | Premio Estense organisation | 受賞 |
| 1990 | Premio Bancarella | Davanti all'immagine | — | Premio Bancarella | 受賞 |
| 1991 | Premio Fregene | Dell'Italia. Uomini e luoghi | — | Premio Fregene | 受賞 |
| 2012 | Premio Cesare Pavese | Piene di grazia. I volti della donna nell'arte | — | Premio Cesare Pavese | 受賞 |
| 2000 | Premio Internazionale Flaiano (television) | Sgarbi quotidiani (TV show) | テレビ | Premio Internazionale Flaiano | 受賞 |
Premio Estense
1985
Work:
Il sogno della pittura
Organization:
Premio Estense organisation
Result:
受賞
Premio Bancarella
1990
Work:
Davanti all'immagine
Organization:
Premio Bancarella
Result:
受賞
Premio Fregene
1991
Work:
Dell'Italia. Uomini e luoghi
Organization:
Premio Fregene
Result:
受賞
Premio Cesare Pavese
2012
Work:
Piene di grazia. I volti della donna nell'arte
Organization:
Premio Cesare Pavese
Result:
受賞
Premio Internazionale Flaiano (television)
2000
Work:
Sgarbi quotidiani (TV show)
Category:
テレビ
Organization:
Premio Internazionale Flaiano
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Il sogno della pittura
1985 Art history / CriticismAn introductory essay on interpreting paintings and art criticism, discussing perspectives for seeing and understanding beauty in painting.
art interpretationtheory of beauty
Davanti all'immagine
1989 Art criticism / EssaysA collection of critiques and recollections about artworks and artists, notable for its polemical tone and wide-ranging knowledge.
critiquecultural commentary
Il Tesoro d'Italia (series)
2013 Art history / GuideA series compiling masterpieces and history of Italian art, covering periods from the Renaissance to the modern era across volumes.
Italian artcultural heritage
Bibliography
- Il populismo nella letteratura italiana del Novecento (1977)
- Carpaccio (1979)
- Il sogno della pittura (1985)
- Davanti all'immagine (1989)
- Il Tesoro d'Italia (series) (2013– )
- Piene di grazia. I volti della donna nell'arte (2011)
Adaptations
- Paparazzi (cameo, 1998)
- Burning Love (cameo, 2015)
- The Blue Kiss (cameo, 2015)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- erudite and polemical, often provocativeclear and persuasive argumentation
- Recurring Motifs
- defence of beautyadvocacy for Italian culture and heritagestrong rhetoric and media persona
Health
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COVID-192021（陽性報告）、2022（再陽性報告）Reported asymptomatic or mild cases; temporary impact on activities
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Testicular cancer2021（診断）、2021年6月頃に治癒報告Reported recovery after treatment
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Depression (publicly revealed)2025（公表）Reported impacts on daily life and activities by the subject
Legacy
Vittorio Sgarbi is a prominent Italian art-historical commentator whose influence extends into television and politics. His controversial statements and multiple public offices have made him a prominent figure in debates on Italian art and cultural policy.
Museums
- Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto (MART) Trento / Rovereto, Italy
Academic Societies
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Urbino (associated presidency)
Archives
- Cavallini–Sgarbi Collection (library and art collection; holdings associated with Ferrara and family)
In Popular Culture
- Known in popular culture for his fiery TV interventions and the shouted exclamation 'capra', which became a meme and appears in street art and popular references
Quotes
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The definitive proof of faith is art. Through art man immortalizes himself.
Source: Interview (2019) (2019) -
Defending beauty should be a service of politics. We must replace ideology with culture.
Source: Lecture (2017) (2017)
Trivia
- Famous for shouting 'capra' ('goat') on television to avoid libel issues.
- Owns a very large personal library reportedly around 280,000 volumes.
- Never married publicly; has several recognised children.
- Held many public positions (MP, MEP, mayor) and is often labelled a 'trasformista' for frequent party changes.
- Has been convicted in cases of defamation/insult and received fines or suspended sentences in some proceedings.