Philippe Artias (1912-2002) was a French painter, ceramist and designer with strong ties to Italy, where he spent the last thirty years of his life. Artias produced a vast body of work, part of which is preserved in the space dedicated to him on the outskirts of Faenza. His connection with Romagna and the city of Manfreda began through ceramics, an interest that started in the post-war period when Artias was part of a group of young artists in Vallauris who worked directly with Pablo Picasso.
Opening Saturday 21 March at 6 p.m.