Mario Tarantino

Mario Tarantino's distinctive contemporary aesthetic and visual story telling is expressed through the use of minimalist compositions, negative space and bold contrasts. His photographic style combined with his relentless pursuit for the surreal transforms the everyday mundane into marvellous, creating captivating visuals that offer moments of aesthetic escapism. The majority of his work is monochromatic, bold yet balanced, creating a visual language that has come to earn him multiple international awards, including being recognised as Photographer of the Year on numerous occasions.

Exhibited in cities such as Tokyo, Budapest, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and Athens, his work has reached a global audience while also becoming part of both corporate and private collections the world over. His artistic vision resonates strongly with art collectors who seek not only technical excellence but the ability of an image to linger and to evoke.

In his search for the sublime most of his work is carried out in low light conditions, the soft light giving rise to the creation of evocative imagery possessing that futuristic atmosphere part of his signature style. His fascination with the interplay of light, shadow, tone, and form is reflected in eve...

2025 - Galleria Espacio Cultural CajaCanarias - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

2024 - House of Lucie Gallery - Budapest, Hungary

2023 - Marunouchi Photo Gallery - Tokyo, Japan

2023 - Blank Wall Gallery - Athens, Greece