Helga Voci, Diego’s lover, wife and confidant from 1960 until his death from lung cancer (chain smoker), wrote in her biography, her memory;
“Diego played cards with the Fishermen”
Here is an example of Diego’s memory of 3 Fisherman we found in an old faded Polaroid from 1974.
“Fisherman” # 151-195 60x80cm purchased by Mr. Thomas
To learn more about the life of Helga and Diego: https://www.diegovociproject.com/helga-and-diego
Birthdays came and went in Diego’s world however one year Helga planned a special surprise. Helga invited her parents, Christine Khan and her children, Alessandra was 2 years old at the time, and they all flew to an island off the south of Spain, Menorca.
They rented an apartment and to celebrate Diego’s birthday. Friends and family gathered around the garden to celebrate Diego with lobsters and fun festivities. Diego loved camaraderie and even played cards with the fisherman.
While there on Menorca, Diego captured ideas in his mind and here are two examples of sketches (one of 2 year old daughter Alessandra in the yard) were inspired by his birthday celebration.
To learn more about internationally collected artist Antonio Diego Voci (1920-1985) visit Wikipedia
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