Domenick Capobianco

Double-Sided Chalkboard with Chalk Drawings

Late 20th Century

Domenick Capobianco, born in Salerno, Italy in 1928, is an artist of significant international standing, recognized for his exceptional talent and dedication to artistic excellence. Primarily known for his post-modernist paintings and sculptures, characterized by their bright, eye-catching colors, his work aligns with the "Second New York School" of art. He was honored with the prestigious Rutgers Fellowship (1979) and the coveted Guggenheim Fellowship (1984/85). His influence extended beyond his own artistic practice through his impactful role as an educator and mentor at Rutgers University. Capobianco's works are celebrated globally, residing in the permanent collections of such esteemed institutions as the Académie des Beaux-Arts, Ljubljana, Slovenia; the Albertina Museum, Vienna, Austria; and the M.V. Nesterov Museum, Ufa, Russia. His artistic contributions have also been displayed at the Museum of Contemporary Art Skopje. His association with the influential 55 Mercer Gallery in New York, alongside his wife, artist Elfi Schuselka, marks him as a key art world figure.