Biography
Leonardo Vecchiarino was born in Foggia (Italy), where he is currently working and living in via Rossi Doria n. 6.
He starter dedicating himself to painting at a very early age. After consolidating his artistic education through research and experimentation, he developed important technical and aesthetical choices which have enabled him to define and personalize his style.
Since 1983 he is present at the various art collective but is the first personal show, at the modern art Gallery of “Palazzo Dogana” in Foggia, in 1986, that gives rise to his public artistically activity.
In 1988 he is present in first time at the international Expoarte in Bari.
The following years were marked by important attendances in personal and collective art shows and contests at home and abroad.
Vecchiarino’s art works have been exhibited at Market Center in Dallas, at Jacob Javit Center in New York (1992 e 1993), at Museum Nazional in Budapest, at Italiensk Kulturell Forening Interart Vasteras di Hallstahmmar (Sweden), at Deposit Guaranty Salon International di Jackson (Mississippi), at Foyer International in Parigi, at Palace of Exhibition in Stockholm, at Trade Center/Harumi in Tokyo.
A few of his reviews publications are in possession of Italian cultural Institutes, important persons and art critics of a large numbers of foreign countries among so many: Argentine, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Città del Vaticano, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Japan, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Kenya, Morocco, Mexico, Norway, Holland, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, United States of America, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Hungary.
Leonardo Vecchiarino has always been appreciated for his talent and creativity and he has been followed with close attention by daily newspapers, magazines, televisions, specialized catalogues and art publications.
His works are now cherished in private and public collections.