#ARTIST & #COLLECTOR “EMPATHY FOR FACES”

Diego Voci; “Three Faces” oil on canvas

The Diego Voci Project Team received a letter from Diego Collector; Dan Wilking with one of his internationally collected artist Diego Voci (1920-1985) works of art titled “Three Faces“. Here are the words from Dan to Coop Cooprider; Diego Voci Art Historian

“During the period 1970-1973, I was stationed at the 10th Med Lab in Landstuhl (Germany). We purchased several paintings at the Naffouj Gallery in Landstuhl. Yes, Joy Naffouj introduced me to Diego. He was dark of complexion, had shoulder length hair, and wore a neat leather jacket. We exchanged greetings and that was that. The empathy on the faces of the pictured men drew me to it. The Berlin Wall and Russian episode of that time perhaps were an influence. – Dan Wilking”

Stephen Max, Creative Genius with Diego Voci Project Team is working the latest publication titled “Diego, Artist of a Thousand Faces“. Due out August 10, 2020 the 100th year celebration of Diego’s birth.

#COLORBLIND PAINTBRUSHES SERIES TWO

Diego Voci; “La Fenetre” oil on canvas 39 1/2 x 31 1/2 ca. 1974 #707

#ART #DIEGO #ARTHISTORY #100YEARS #CELEBRATION

In this wonderful painting, I puzzle, is there life here that does not matter?
Internationally collected artist Antonio Diego Voci (1920-1985) embraced a rainbow of humanity in his masterful works. How about a gay couple adopting a black child? Does only one life matter? More colorblind Diego Voci artworks to come..Stay tuned https://www.diegovociproject.com/

WE ARE HEARING FROM DIEGO #COLLECTORS #WORLDWIDE

Diego Voci “La Fille du Port” oil on canvas #647-037 70x80cm ca.1980

Tom Frinta (Diego Voci Collector) shares “Oh, it’s some years ago, I think it was 1973. American friends invited me to see his paintings at his home in Taunusstein. Since he was baptized on the same name as I “Antonio di Padova” I called him Antonio. His daughter Alessandra was always the publicity attraction – maybe she was about 10 at the time. I used up my savings to buy several paintings from him over the years and of course they are still with me every day. Did you ever meet him in Germany?”

We would like to hear your stories of Diego Voci; email us at diegovociproject@gmail.com

WHERE IS IT NOW? WHO OWNS IT NOW?

DIEGO VOCI: “Streetscene in Paris” #1241-178 oil on canvas 50x40cm

Last known information was purchased in 1974 by Ralph Bruns in Frankfurt, Germany. Any information on the whereabouts of this painting or owner would be greatly appreciated. Please contact us at diegovociproject@mail.com

“VOCI” VS. “DIEGO” SIGNATURE

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Diego Voci; Village Scene south side of Switzerland, oil on canvas ca. 1951

Even though called “Diego“, until 1965 he signed his works of art some form of “Voci“. See signature gallery below and on Antonio Diego Voci Wikipedia:

From 1962 thru 1965 Diego was represented at the prestigious Schlossgalerie (see below) and an image of a 1965 ad from a Zurich newspaper. He began signing “Diego” in 1966.

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https://www.blurb.com/books/5419805-the-beauty-of-diego

THE #JOURNEY OF “L’ARLEQUIN TRISTE” BY #DIEGO UNFOLDED

Diego Voci; “L’Arlequin Triste” oil on canvas #5812-174

This painting L’Arlequin Triste by internationally collected artist Antonio Diego Voci (VOH-chee 1920-1985) was wrapped in packaging for 40 years (owned by the original owner of Talbert’s Kleine Galeria in Tacoma, WA.).

Days ago… this painting L’Arlequin Triste arrived to its new owner, packing material removed and looks as if DIEGO had just finished painting this piece.

From the archives of Helga Voci, she shares her words her travels with Diego during the 1980’s to the United States. “On that trip in 1980 we went to N.Y. and Philadelphia where Diego has family still today. We also went to Tacoma, Washington, where Diego had an exhibit in a gallery called – Talbert`s Kleine Galerie in Gig Harbor, WA. Then on to San Francisco, New Orleans, Albuquerque. And again we drove to Colorado Springs. Along the way, we visited with many American friends we had met in Germany. At several places, we had private shows. We both liked the United States very much.” https://www.artifactcollectors.com/diego-history-4330818/Page2.html#44298

To view additional paintings by Diego Voci in a similar style:

?WHERE IS THIS #DIEGO #PAINTING NOW? ?WHO OWNS IT? ITS #EXCEPTIONAL!

Diego Voci; “Les Odalisques” oil on canvas; “We know surprising little about this, one of the most identifiable Diego paintings. Les Odalisques dates from the 1970s. It was a very large painting but the exact size is not known.” – Chris Voci

Posted here the print on the 1974 8-page DIEGO Catalog 

Highlighted on page 18 and 19 of The Beauty of Diego book created and published by Stephen Max, Diego Collector and member of the Diego Voci Project Team. Can be purchased here: https://www.blurb.com/books/5419805-the-beauty-of-diego

To read about this publication created by Coop Cooprider, Diego Voci Art Historian and writer Victoria Willams. https://www.artifactcollectors.com/diego-history-4330818.html#43344

CONTACT US THE DIEGO VOCI PROJECT TEAM at diegovociproject@gmail.com with any information on the whereabouts of this painting!

DID CEZANNE LIVE ON THRU DIEGO?

Diego Voci; Fruit Still Life oil on canvas; owned by Private Collection

Cezanne; Detail of Four Apples ca. 1881

#STEVEMARTIN: HOW TO #LOOK AT #ABSTRACT #ART

Compliments of DVP https://www.diegovociproject.com/ and View an abstract work by Diego Voci here: https://diegovociproject.wordpress.com/2016/05/25/small-diegovocipainting-sold-2500-by-1stdibs-com/

Diego Voci; Composition IX, 1965 oil on canvas 16″ x 12″

THE #STORY BEHIND “DEPORTATION” BY #DIEGO

Diego Voci; Deportation #511 oil on canvas ca. early 1970’s

Carole Aaron parent’s originally purchased “Deportation” by internationally collected art Antonio Diego Voci on a Sunday in Patrick Henry Village near Heidelberg, Germany in the early 1970’s.  Carole recalls Diego as a charismatic, passionate and very proud of his work.  Carole’s parents felt this work was so dramatic.  It hung in her parents den for over 40 years before it was consigned. Purchased by a new owner. Now the opportunity to have this profound work of art is available on EBAY for sale.

Click here to purchase: https://www.ebay.com/itm/193258635350?ul_noapp=true