In The Women Artists of Italian Futurism: Almost Lost To History
(Midmarch Art Press, 1997), there's a brief mention of Pound's
admiration for the artist Benedetta (Marinetti's wife).
 
The theories & forms of Futurism radicalized twentieth century art --
there is little 'modern' art from the last century that doesn't
reference Futurism in some way.  Yet Benedetta & Marinetti were quite
public in their admiration of fascism--if I recall correctly, Benedetta
at one point toured the country as a spokesmodel for Mussolini's new
'ideal' womanhood. 
 
Yet, seemingly unlike Pound, the Futurists' influence is frequently
cited without the impulse to make reference to their fascist politics.
 
--Rosalie Gancie
 
 
C.Brandon Rizzo wrote:
> 
> I've been searching for information pertaining to Pound & Futurism (pref.
> pre-war), but haven't had much luck. Did Pound know those Futurist fellows at
> all? If anyone could offer some assistance it would be much appreciated.
> 
> --CB
 
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