[4] In 1968, Longobardi met curator and art dealer Lucio Amelio, who introduced him to many artists and opportunities.
[5] The 1980 Irpinia earthquake took place near Naples, causing a lot of damage, while changing Longobardi's art work and career.
The exhibitions stretched over several years and featured over 50 artists (including Longobardi) highlighting the theme of earthquakes.
[13] In 1982, Longobardi's work was featured in the exhibition "Italian Art Now: An American Perspective" at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, alongside other Italian artists, Sandro Chia, Enzo Cucchi, Gilberto Zorio, Giuseppe Penone, Luigi Ontani, and Vettor Pisani.
[14] The sculpture pavilion “Codice Italia” was exhibited at the 56th Venice Biennale, and included work by Nino Longobardi.