Bruno Munari: A Life in Art and Design Early Life and Education Born on October 24, 1907, in Milan, Italy, Bruno Munari was a pivotal figure in 20th-century art, design, and graphics. His childhood was spent largely in Badia Polesine after his family relocated to run a hotel. This rural upbringing likely fostered an early sense of observation and resourcefulness. He returned to Milan in 1926 and initially worked with his engineer uncle before dedicating himself to artistic pursuits. Futurism and Early Artistic Development In 1927, Munari embraced the principles of Futurism, align…