Early Life and Education Born: Linguaglossa, Italy (1900) Died: 1995 Francesco Messina was born into a poor family in Linguaglossa, Sicily. He spent his formative years in Genoa, where he received his early education and developed an affinity for art. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Genoa, demonstrating exceptional talent as a draftsman and sculptor. Early influences included classical sculpture and the human form, laying the groundwork for his later artistic style. Artistic Development and Novecento Italiano In 1932, Messina moved to Milan, marking a significant shi…