The Bridge Between Ancient Heritage and Modern Art

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In the mid-20th century, modern painters wanted to explore mosaics but didn't know how to cut glass or stone. Morigi Berti took flat, two-dimensional cartoon drawings from legendary artists like Marc Chagall, Joan Miró, Giuseppe Capogrossi, Georges Braque, and Massimo Campigli, and masterfully translated them into rich, textured, multi-dimensional mosaic surfaces.

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n Baptistery and the Basilica of San Vitale. During these years, she contributed to the restoration of many other precious mosaics in Ravenna, restoring them to their former splendor.

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Her pedagogical influence contributed to the education of multiple generations of mosaic artists, passing on to them her knowledge and passion for the craft, many of whom went on to become notable artists in their own right. She knew how to convey her passion and knowledge to anyone fortunate enough to meet her.

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April 20, 1914, Ines Morigi Berti passed away on October 26, 2014, at the age of 100,