The dark Sun of Naples

"The Dark Sun of Naples" is a Webtoon, set in Naples, Venice, the Gargano and the Sorrento Coast, the first issue was published in 2023, it is a story born from the imagination of the artist painter Saro Grimani.

Plot

"The Dark Sun of Naples" offers an enthralling experience through evocative settings, intriguing characters and a plot full of suspense, mystery and symbolism. In the unique setting of Naples and Venice, readers follow the vicissitudes of Isabella, Irene, Alberto and the Brotherhood of the Keepers as they search for hidden secrets. The story unfolds through quarterly publications set between the Sorrento Coast, the Gargano, Naples and Venice.

The Dark Sun of Naples is a compelling journey through the mysterious and fascinating heart of some of Italy's most emblematic places. In this story, the author leads us through a labyrinth of secrets and intrigue, skilfully weaving the lives of complex characters into a suspenseful context.

The story revolves around Isabella, an enigmatic dark-haired woman whose return to Naples marks the beginning of a series of shocking events.

She meets Don Vincenzo, the boss of the Neapolitan underworld, Irene, her young sister, Alberto, a young man of Brotherhood and Monsignor De La Torre, a bishop with a dark side.

But the plot thickens when a young novice, Maria, the victim of a tragic fate linked to the prelate and the Voynich Manuscript, comes into play.

Author

Saro Grimani (Naples, 4 April 1974)

The life of Saro Grimani is a novel in itself. Born in Naples in 1974, he showed a great passion for art and creativity as a child, which led him to become one of the best known contemporary Italian artists in the visual arts.

Saro moved to Venice to learn from the masters of the Academy of Fine Arts, where he approached sculpture and the use of unconventional materials such as wood, glass, plastic and antique objects. His art thus becomes a sensory experience that also involves the observer, inviting him to discover new meanings and reflect on the human condition.

Saro's works deal with social issues such as war, the holocaust, gender violence, freedom of the press and racism. Through his art, Saro denounces the injustices of the world and tries to raise awareness of these important issues.

Saro Grimani's talent did not go unnoticed, and in 2022, he participated in the prestigious 14th Rome Biennale, where his works attracted great interest and admiration from the public and critics. Moreover, in the same year, he was included in the Yearbook of Artists, confirming his position as one of the most important contemporary Italian artists.

But Saro's career does not stop here: in 2023, he participated in the Amedeo Modigliani Foundation Prize, again achieving great success. His art continues to evolve and address increasingly important themes, making him a true spokesman for committed art and freedom of expression.

Saro Grimani is an extraordinary artist who manages to convey profound and meaningful messages through his art. His life and career are an example of how art can be a powerful medium to raise awareness and change the world, and how passion and talent can lead to great results.

Saro Grimani's works are winning the hearts of art lovers all over Italy. His works, created with unconventional materials such as wood, glass, plastic and antique objects, deal with important social issues such as war, the holocaust, gender violence, freedom of the press and racism.

Illustrated literary works include the series The Dark Sun of Naples.

In various Italian cities, such as Venice, Rome, Pisa and Agrigento, Saro Grimani's works are exhibited in important art galleries and museums. Due to their strong visual impact and depth of meaning, Saro Grimani's works are receiving great appreciation from the public and critics.

In Venice, the city where Saro Grimani lives and works, his works are exhibited in various art galleries. Here you can admire some of his most famous works, such as 'War and Freedom of the Press' and 'Loneliness is Bad Company', which have become symbols of his committed art.

In Rome, the eternal city, Saro Grimani's works are also attracting more and more visitors. The 14th Rome Biennale, in which he participated in 2022, was an important opportunity to make his art known to the Roman and international public.

But Saro Grimani's works do not only stop in the big cities. In Pisa, for example, his sculptures are exhibited in the Palazzo Blu, an important contemporary art museum. Here one can admire the beauty and depth of his works, which invite one to reflect on the human condition and contemporary society.

Also in Sicily, in the beautiful Agrigento, Saro Grimani's works are receiving great attention. Here, his sculptures and works are exhibited in various art galleries, and are becoming an increasingly popular destination for art and culture lovers.

Saro Grimani's works are an exciting journey through the beauty and complexity of contemporary art. Thanks to their evocative power and deep meaning, they are becoming a point of reference for committed Italian and international art.

Even in Rome, the eternal city, Saro Grimani's works are attracting more and more visitors. The 14th Rome Biennale, in which he participated in 2022, was an important opportunity to make his art known to the Roman and international public.

But Saro Grimani's works do not only stop in the big cities. In Pisa, for example, his sculptures are exhibited in an important contemporary art museum. Here one can admire the beauty and depth of his works, which invite one to reflect on the human condition and contemporary society.

Also in Sicily, in the beautiful Agrigento, Saro Grimani's works are receiving great attention. Here, his sculptures and paintings are exhibited in various art galleries, and are becoming an increasingly popular destination for art and culture lovers.

Saro Grimani's works are an exciting journey through the beauty and complexity of contemporary art. Thanks to their evocative power and profound significance, they are becoming a reference point for committed Italian and international art.