The day Eugenio Zanetti won the Oscar for Restoration: “I followed my heart to get here, my advice is to follow yours”

Argentine artist, set designer, and film director Eugenio Zanetti died on Friday, September 18, in the city of Buenos Aires at the age of 79. Zanetti built a sustained career spanning cinema, theater, opera, and painting, establishing himself as a notable figure in local art who eventually conquered Hollywood through his work in production design.

Throughout his career, Zanetti achieved international recognition by winning an Academy Award for the film Restoration. His passing on Friday prompted widespread grief and mourning within the artistic community, reflecting his lasting impact and legacy across multiple disciplines of visual and performing arts.