Alina Papanikolaou

Hello! I’m Alina, an artist with Ukrainian roots, originally from Cyprus. Art has been the center of my life from a very young age—I even won the IGCSE Art award, ranking top in Cyprus while still in my teenage years. My journey has always been guided by curiosity, passion, and a deep desire to explore the world through color, form, and expression.

Today, I live in Milan, Italy, where I continue to develop my artistic practice, blending my multicultural background and experiences into my work. Each piece I create reflects a dialogue between my heritage, my personal journey, and the vibrant influences of the cities I’ve called home.

Art, for me, is both exploration and storytelling—an invitation to see the world through a lens of emotion, texture, and imagination.

NABA - Nuova Acadaemia di Belle Arti, Milan, Italy