It is with profound sadness that we announce that the master Guido Dettoni della Grazia passed away during the night.
His passing represents a great loss for all who had the privilege of knowing him, working by his side, and sharing in his creative universe. Throughout his career, Guido Dettoni della Grazia distinguished himself not only through his talent and artistic vision, but also through his extraordinary humanity, his generosity, and his remarkable ability to inspire everyone around him.
His thought, his work, and the mark he has left on so many projects and in so many people will continue to live on in the legacy he entrusts to us.
We wish to share this news with all the friends, followers of his work, and collaborators who over the years have been part of his professional and human journey.
In the coming days, we will share information about any gatherings or spaces of remembrance that may be organized to honor his memory.
The funeral service will take place on Sunday, March 8, at 1:00 PM at the Sant Gervasi Funeral Home in Barcelona (Spain).
This one-off presence of the enlargement of the MARIA Icon made of white carbon fiber, suspended above the Main Altar of the Upper Basilica, was an act of offering by the artist to Saint Francis and his Basilica.
With the help of two friars, the nylon rope was stretched from both sides of the nave.
Following the spirit of the artist, to put art at the service of social aid and spirituality, from 2024, the Cooperativa Santa Maria delle Rose will donate the annual net profit derived from sales of Guido Dettoni della Grazia’s sacred artworks, whether made at the Permanent Exhibition in Assisi or via e-commerce, to the Assisi CARITAS Foundation for mothers and children in vulnerable situations and the SERAFICO Institute of Assisi, dedicated to people with multiple psycho-sensory disabilities.
