Mario Tozzi (1895 – 1979): The Poet of Silence Mario Tozzi was born in Rome in 1895, into a family steeped in artistic tradition—his father, Giuseppe Tozzi, was a sculptor and his brother, Luigi Tozzi, a painter. This familial influence undoubtedly shaped Mario’s early artistic inclinations, fostering an appreciation for form and color that would permeate his entire oeuvre. Despite facing considerable challenges during the tumultuous…