A Life of Connection Alfonso Ossorio lived at the intersection of many worlds. Born in 1916, his early years were shaped by a tension between his Catholic faith and his own identity. Before he became a central figure in the art world, he worked as a medical illustrator during the Second World War. This period of service brought a certain precision to his hand, though his heart was often elsewhere. In his early thirties, a return to his…
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The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Alfonso A. Ossorio's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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