About Rita Boley Bolaffio
Lived 1898 – 1995 (aged 96). Rita Boley Bolaffio was an Italian artist.
Rita Boley Bolaffio ( Luzzatto; Trieste, Italy, 7 June 1898 - New York City, United States, 20 May 1995) was an Italian artist who was instrumental in reintroducing collage and decoupage into the United States.
Early years Rita was born Margherita Luzzatto in Trieste, Italy to Angelo Luzzatto and Olga Senigaglia. She also studied violin under the famous violinist František Ondříček at the Neues Wiener Konservatorium. Her work is included in European reference works on modern art.
She received the Premio di Sorrento 1965 for her poem "Nell'afa".
Personal life Boley Bolaffio was married to Orville F. Boley. They had two sons: Bruno A. Boley and Lucius R. Boley.
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Who was Rita Boley Bolaffio?
Italian artist (1898-1995)
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Rita Boley Bolaffio was born on 7 June 1898 in Trieste.
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Rita Boley Bolaffio died on 20 May 1995 in New York City.
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Rita Boley Bolaffio was an artist.
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Rita Boley Bolaffio was Italian.
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