Daniele Lombardi

Daniele Lombardi (1946–2018) was a multifaceted Italian artist, renowned as a composer, pianist, and visual artist. Born in Florence, Lombardi was a pioneering figure in the Florentine avant-garde scene, collaborating with notable artists like Sylvano Bussotti and Giuseppe Chiari. His work was deeply rooted in the multimedia concept of art, blending sign, gesture, and sound into a unique creative dimension. Lombardi was particularly fascinated by the early-twentieth-century avant-garde, especially Futurism, and he was instrumental in reviving and performing many forgotten compositions from this era. His contributions to musicology include the influential book "Il suono veloce - Futurismo & Futurismi in musica." Lombardi's extensive body of work spans compositions, performances, and visual art, leaving a lasting impact on the contemporary art and music landscapes.