Paolo Soleri: Commendatore della Repubblica Italiana : Photo:Matteo Di Michele

Paolo Soleri: Commendatore della Repubblica Italiana

Paolo Soleri received in June 2003 a very important and prestigious award: the title of Commendatore della Repubblica Italiana [english]. The title of Commendatore [english ] is an honorary title annually conferred by the President of the Italian Republic to reward excellence in the field of arts and sciences.

The ceremony was hosted in the State of Arizona’s Capital and officialized by current Arizona’s Governor, Janet Napolitano. During the ceremony Paolo Soleri received from the Consul General of Italy, Massimo Roscigno, on behalf of President of the Italian Republic, the traditional medal [english].