Alberto Giacometti
1901–1966 (age 65)
Biography
Born in the village of Borgonovo in 1901, Alberto Giacometti devoted himself to the written word, exploring the delicate impressions of his homeland and weaving gentle reflections that invited readers to linger over memory.
He returned to Borgonovo in his later years, leaving behind writings grounded in quiet observation, and the hills that shaped his beginnings became the setting of the grave where admirers may pay their respects.