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.PAOLO DALPONTE

REPRESENTATIVE EXHIBITION OF EXCEPTIONAL CARTOONIST

FROM ITALY

The origin and meaning of the word “Art” is probably not necessary to explain in detail – it is obvious from the very base of this word. The art (according to the Otto Encyclopaedia) we call such human activity to which are required extraordinary abilities and skills – ie which cannot be done by everybody, but just by a person extremely capable and ready, ie artist. Fine art is thus a purposeful creative work, the result of which is superior to other creations in terms of its value evident already in the actual perception, ie by its aesthetic quality. Thus, according to this definition the basic criterion of Fine Art is its aesthetic effect.

The artwork of Paolo Dalponte could serve very well as a direct definition of this term – from the works of this exceptional Italian artist is visible already at first glance his extraordinary ability and high mastery, which far exceeds not only the capability of majority of ordinary mortals but also the skills of many creators who just declare themselves as artists. Exceptional competence of Paolo Dalponte and his ability to create masterful works of highest quality and aesthetic effect is so obvious that it is absolutely no necessary to defend his creative work by any “expert” justifications or pseudo-intellectual theories.

Drawings by Paolo Dalponte are characterized by detailed, almost hyper-realistic depiction of objects of our world – but this is definitely not an end in itself – this perfect external form of his artworks adds to his metaphorically communicated messages an extraordinary impressiveness and persuasiveness. And yet for their creation he does not need any special artistic devices or materials – an “ordinary” graphite pencil in the hands of this great magician of art immediately turns into a magic wand, able to conjure up images of unusual value and beauty. His style and handwriting are unique and clearly identifiable. We can without any doubt conclude that Paolo Dalponte is extremely significant and dignified representative of a strong surrealist tradition which he still develops and enriches with his own original artistic and thought contribution.

We are very proud that we have such a rare opportunity to introduce you in the Cartoon Gallery an extensive collection of artworks from the highly valued and recognized creative work of this exceptional Italian artist and cartoonist.

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Let us recall the brief CV of Paolo Dalponte: He was born on 15^th April 1958 in Poia di Lomaso, Italy. He attended the National Institute of Applied Arts “A. Vittoria” in Trento, where he graduated with the highest marks. Since the half of 70’s he dedicated himself to oil on canvas technique and about ten years later also to the graphic arts.

Paolo Dalponte is a member of the “Andromeda Art Studio” of Trento since 1989 and deals successfully with the comic graphic art, receiving numerous honours and awards in Italy and abroad (see bellow). In 1992 he created for Edizioni Arca of Trento the game “Trentatretrentini”. In 1998 made the book “Disegni di segni”, which thanks to him won the “Palma d’Oro” of Bordighera. From 1998 to 2008 the artist collaborated with Smemoranda. In 2005 designed the calendar for the “Istituto Trentino delle Assicurazioni ITAS”. In 2006 was responsible for the Immage communication of the SAT County Congress SAT. He also collaborated with Edizioni Rendena, Akena, Edizioni Curcu e Genovese, Plusco. He taught for painting courses of pencil drawing an oil on canvass at several evening classes.

Paolo Dalponte presented his artworks at numerous solo exhibitions in Italy and abroad (see bellow) and uncountable collective exhibitions worldwide. As we have already mentioned Paolo Dalponte prefers in his cartoons the black and white technique. The pencil is his most suited tool to describe subjects in sharp details.

Paolo Dalponte is living and working in Poia, Italy.

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PERSONAL EXHIBITIONS:

1988 – Stenico (Italy)

1989 – Studio d’Arte Andromeda Trento (Italy)

1991 – Alba (Italy)

1992 – Bologna Galleria Gnaccarini (Italy)
– Studio d’Arte Andromeda Trento (Italy)

1993 – Arcevia Ancona (Italy)
– Innsbruck Galerie B. Kass ( Austria)
– Arcevia Ancona (Italy)
– Novy Jicin (Czech Republic)
– Theatre des capucines (Luxembourg)

1999 – Caffè Golem Bologna (Italy)
– Novy Jicin (Czech Republic)

2000 – Novellara (Itlay)
– Yerabatan Sarnici Istanbul (Turkey)
– Studio d’Arte Andromeda Trento (Italy)

2001 – Novy Jicin (Czech Republic)

2002 – Studio d’Arte Andromeda Trento (Italy)
– Opava (Czech Republic)
– Castello Inferiore Marostica (Italy)
– Novy Jicin (Czech Republic)
– Iranian House of Cartoon Tehran (Iran)
– Portobuffolé Treviso (Italy)

2005 – San Vendemiano Treviso (Italy)
– Studio d’Arte Andromeda Trento (Italy)

2006 – Bribaudon (France)
– Soncino Cremona (Italy)
– Lanton ( France)

2006 – Centro Studi Judicaria Tione Trento (Italy)

2007 – Villa de Biasi daone Trento (Italy)
– “Ai Pirati” Mestre Venezia (Italy)
– Yerabatan Sarnici “ Istanbul (Turkey)
– Casa Torre Ono Degno BS (Italy)

2009 – Riva del Garda (TN) (Italy)

2009 – Make up Studio Diego dalla Palma Milano (Italy)
– Parco Naturale Adamello Brenta Trento (Italy)
– “Vormgevers@work” Zebrastraat Gent (Belgium)

2011 – Prostejov (Czech Republic)
– Studio d’Arte Andromeda Trento (Italy)

2011 – St. Laurence Church Bagolino (Italy)

2012 – “Se questa non è una pipa…”Studio d’Arte Andromeda Trento (Italy)
– “Erbario immaginario” Rovereto (Italy)

2013 – “Caffè?” – Studio d’Arte Andromeda Trento (Italy)

2014 – “Un’altra Natura” Borgo Valsugana (Italy)

PRIZES:

1990 – Alba (Italy) – 1st Prize

1991 – Torino (Italy) – 2nd Prize
– Beograd (Yugoslavia) – 1st Prize

1993 – Skopje (Macedonia) – 2nd Prize

1994 – Dolo Venezia (Italy) – 2nd Prize

1995 – Skopje (Macedonia) – Special Prize
– Kaliningrad (Russia) – 1st Prize

1996 – Antalya (Turkey) – 1st Prize

1997 – Bjelovar (Croatia) – 1st Prize

1998 – Marostica Vicenza (Italy) – 1st Prize
– Bordighera (Italy) – 1st Prize

1999 – Siena (Italy) – 2nd Prize

2000 – Marostica Vicenza (Italy) – 1st Prize

2001 – Lanciano Chieti (Italy) – 3rd Prize

2002 – Presov (Slovak Republic) – Grand Prix

2004 – Kiev ( Ukraine) – Special prize

2005 – Beijing (China) – Grand Prize

2006 – Ekaterinburg (Russia) – 2nd Prize
– Beijing (China) – Honourable Prize

2007 – Padova (Italy) – “Scarpetta d’Oro” Special Jury Prize

2008 – Marostica (Italy) – Special Prize
– Odessa (Ukraine) – 1st Prize

2009 – Odessa (Ukraine) – 3rd Prize
– Skopje (Macedonia) – Prize Rotary

2010 – Damasco (Siria) – Special prize
– Beijing RedmanArt – 2nd Prize

2011 – Surgut (Russia) – 1st Prize
– Gallarate ( Italy) – Prize “Cava”

2012 – Baja(Hungary) – 1st Prize
– Fano (Italy) CartoonSEA – Jury Prize
– Gallarate (Italy) – Jury Prize

2013 – Surgut (Russia) – 2nd Prize & Special Prize Astra Media Comunication Agency
– Kragujevac (Serbia) „Antiwar Cartoon“ – “Bjelsko Biala Prize”

2014 – Yerevan (Armenia) – Association of caricaturists „Golden Sunny Dragon“ Prize

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We invite you to a tour through the great exhibition of artworks by exceptional cartoonist Paolo Dalponte from Italy. Do not miss the rare opportunity to watch highly valued artworks of this important artist. Enjoy his excellent creative work and indulge yourself an extraordinary artistic experience!

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