Boris Muccia, American (1913 - 1999)

Boris Muccia was born on March 30, 1913, in New York City, New York. He died on December 17, 1999 in Laguna Hills, California. He was a first generation American. His parents were born in Italy and Boris often traveled to Italy where he painted colorful landscapes. Boris Muccia served as a Technical Sergeant in the US Army during WWII. His art was presented in the US Army 66th Infantry Division publication titled The Black Panther Magazine. Boris Muccia studied at Chouinard Art Institute in Pasadena, CA. After graduating he served as Art Director for the American Broadcasting Company. He also taught art at the YMCA. He won many awards for his art.

The art of Boris Muccia is or has been exhibited in galleries, festivals and other venues including but not necessarily limited to the following:
All City Art Festival, Orange County, CA
American Legion Auxiliary, Los Angeles, CA
Barnsdall Art Festival, Los Angeles, CA
Brentwood Gallery, Brentwood, CA
Hollywood Park, Hollywood, CA
Jack Carr Gallery, Pasadena, CA
National Air Races, Los Angeles, CA
Pebble Beach Art Show, Pebble Beach, CA
Samuel Collection, San Diego, CA
Santa Paula Invitational, Santa Paula, CA
Snow Galleries, Brentwood, CA

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