Enrico Accatino

**Enrico Accatino** (1920–2007) was an Italian painter, sculptor, and designer born in Genoa to Piedmontese parents. He studied under Felice Casorati and spent time abroad before graduating from the *Accademia di Belle Arti* in Rome. He lived and worked in Rome from 1950 until his death in 2007. Accatino’s artistic journey evolved from figurative art to abstraction, incorporating innovative use of materials and techniques. He was involved in the creation of both two- and three-dimensional works for interior and exterior spaces. In 1965, he began designing and producing tapestries and three-dimensional “diaphragms,” playing a key role in reviving this medium in Italy through workshops and training programs. In parallel with his artistic practice, Accatino was deeply committed to education, engaging in intensive teaching and experimentation from the early 1950s. His work as a teacher spanned a wide range of levels, from elementary schools to art institutes and the *Accademia di Belle Arti*. His publications are considered foundational in the field of visual arts education. Throughout his career, Accatino received numerous national and international accolades. His works are housed in major museums and private collections in Italy and abroad, including the *Galleria Nazionale* in Rome.