“Fearless” by Marco Olivier, 2023 (Sudafrica)
“Faces” by Beatrice Brandini
Held at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence last October, the XIV Florence Biennale International exhibition of contemporary art and design confirmed itself as an event of intentional relevance, marked by the success of the public (13 thousand visitors, +25% compared to previous editions), and critics, with the participation of 600 members from 84 countries around the world.
Now, in the exhibition hall of the Academy of Arts and Design of Florence (via Ricasoli 68 – Florence) it is possible to visit the exhibition I Am You, an appendix of the XIV Florence Biennale event with the winners of the various categories, up to January 28th; and it’s free.
“The Little Empress” by Lode Coen, 2023 (Belgium)
Winner of the “Lorenzo il Magnifico” International Award – New Media Art.
Artist, professor and entrepreneur, who became artistic director and special effects expert in Silicon Valley and Hollywood.
Photographs by Viktoria Andrea “All We Have is Now” – “Cosmic Beings No.1”
“Cosmic Beings No.2” (Bulgaria – Austria)
Winner of the International Open Call Competition – Photography Award.
Well-known international photographer, known above all for her beautiful photos focusing on the human body. A former dancer, in 2022 she was included among the 10 best art photographers in the world by the jury of the One Eyeland Awards.
Works by Carlo Zoli (Italy).
Winner of the “Lorenzo il Magnifico” International Award – Ceramic Art
Descended from a family of ceramists, he creates his sculptures by modeling clay, his unique pieces in polychrome terracotta inspired by myth, history and legends are very important.
Lynn Tuo and Viola Panik “Flawed Euphony” (China – Australia / Venezuela – Italy)
Winners of the Lorenzo il Magnifico International Award – Performance Art
Two artists who come together to create an interesting collaboration for the Florence Biennale. An “artistic denunciation” on the weight of society’s expectations, especially towards women.
Héctor Acevedo “The Last Flight” (Perù)
Winner of the Audience Award in collaboration with Scan.Art
Award-winning artist, whose artistic universe, characterized by human figures, angels and animals, is very clear and recognizable. An invitation to reflect on the destiny of humanity, beautiful!
Work by Patrizia Casagranda (Germany)
Winner of the “Lorenzo il Magnifico” International Award – Mix Media
Another award-winning artist whose works seem to refer to the pointillism technique, whose multiple application of color creates a sort of bas-relief.
Mati Gelman (USA)
Winner of the “Lorenzo il Magnifico” Award – Photography
Born in Hungary and raised in Israel, Mati Gelman then moved permanently to New York. Awarded with numerous awards, his photographic shots have been exhibited in numerous important art galleries.
Jean-Michel Bihorel (France) “Sedimental Memories #6” and “Sedimental Memories #4”
Winner of the International Open Call Competition – Art Award
Born in France, Bihorel creates digitally generated images. He works for commercials and films, creating special effects and animated images. His subjects, although virtual, remain plastically classic. The images of him are very suggestive.
Another beautiful image of Marco Olivier’s work Fearless
Winner of the “Lorenzo il Magnifico” International Award – Sculpture
Marco Olivier is an artist who comes from South Africa, after a career as an air force engineer, and an activity as a furniture designer, he now creates spectacular sculptures.
Two glimpses of the beautiful exhibition I AM YOU, Exhibition of the winners of the XIV Florence Biennale.
“I am pleased that the spaces of the Academy of Arts and Drawing have been chosen again for the exhibition of the winning works of the last edition” , a sign of great synergy between the ancient Academy of Arts and Design and the winners of the Biennale”. Cristina Acidini, President of the Academy of Arts and Design of Florence.
Good life to everyone!
Beatrice