1931
 He was born in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina

1941
He worked with Divito and plastic artists Mazzone and Liotta.

1956
He worked as independent artist.

1992
He was awarded the bronze medal in the Deauville exhibition, National Federation of French Culture.

1994
He was awarded a special recognition by the historical Café Tortoni , Buenos Aires, Argentina, on his work as tango historian, plastic artist and muralist.

1995
VIVA magazine, of Clarín Argentine newspaper, published an article on his 3,000 artistic murals created abroad and in Argentina throughout his long career.

1996
He created an artistic mural of the city of Piemonte, Italy, which is placed in the entrance hall of Union Ossolana of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

At present
His studio is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He travels permanently to the USA and Europe taking his art in canvases and artistic murals.

Former Argentine president Fernando De la Rúa beside plastic artist Valentino Santilli.


Report on channel 9 (Argentine TV) on the award received in Deauville, National Federation of French Culture.

Cubist relief mural, inspired in the novel "Romeo & Juliet" by William Shakespeare. Painted live.


Article published on VIVA magazine, of Clarín Argentine newspaper, on his 3,000 murals created in Argentina and abroad.

 

 

Distinctions, honors and recognitions

       
 
Capital of Tango:

Project submitted by Valentino Santilli to the Government of the City of Buenos Aires when administered by former Argentine president Fernando De la Rúa.

  La Nativa Compañía de Seguros S.A. made a contribution to the cultural values of the city of Olavaria (Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina). At the facilities located at Rivadavia and Dorrego streets, the artist painted a 4 m long mural depicting the city life, features and history.
       
   

Also, he was awarded a special recognition by the historical Café Tortoni on his activities as tango plastic artist and muralist.

 



       
 

When the city of London's mayor visited La Boca neighborhood (in the city of Buenos Aires), he was particularly impressed by Caminito street. Moreover, he visited La Perla classical premises and Caminito exhibition center, where he was given the painting Arrabal de Buenos Aires (Suburbs of Buenos Aires) by Valentino Santilli.

 

Valentino Santilli beside former Argentine president Fernando De la Rúa.

     
 
 
       
 

UCR Committee, organization led by José Palmiotti, former representative of the City of Buenos Aires. Its premises are decorated with some art works by the plastic artist.

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Puerto de La Boca (La Boca Harbor) (Mural)

     
 
 

Tribuna Italiana newspaper published an article when he created a mural of the city of Piemonte at Union Ossolana of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Said mural was sponsored by former president Fernando De la Rúa.