Domenico Santo Maida - Artist Info

About Domenico Santo Maida

  • Biography from the Archives of askART

    Born Domenico Santo Maida on November 1, 1914 in Satriano, Province of Calabria, Italy. As a teenager he immigrated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where as an adolescent, he shined shoes at City Hall while perfecting his artistic skills. In 1934 he began painting, at first as a commercial artist in order to make a living.

    He later married Theresa Curcillo, with whom he fathered three children. After educating his children Domenico redirected his artistic talents from commercial to fine art, primarily painting oils on canvas.

    In 1968 he and his wife opened the Maida Art Center, from where thousands of his works were acquired by art enthusiasts, collectors and homeowners that enjoyed his varied subjects and unique depictions.

    Domenico Santo Maida passed away on July 12, 2002.Source:
    Information courtesy of John Maida

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