Achille Perilli: Pioneer of Italian Abstract Expressionism Achille Perilli (1927 – 2021) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Italian abstract art, recognized for his unwavering commitment to expressive abstraction and his association with influential artistic movements like Forma 1. Born in Rome on January 28th, 1927, Perilli’s formative years were steeped in intellectual curiosity fostered by classical secondary school education and a profound engagement with the visionary aesthetics of Giorgio de Chirico – an artist whose influence would permeate his entire oeuvre. This early expo…