Alfredo Volpi: Pioneer of Brazilian Geometric Abstraction Alfredo Volpi (1896 – 1988) stands as a monumental figure in the history of Brazilian Modernism, an artist who defied convention and forged his own distinctive path toward exploring the expressive potential of geometric abstraction. Born Lucca, Italy, he emigrated to São Paulo at a young age, embracing the burgeoning artistic landscape of Brazil and becoming its most celebrated painter. His journey from early naturalist landscapes to groundbreaking abstract compositions reveals a remarkable evolution driven by intellectual curiosity a…