Stefano Temani

I was born in Rome in 1956—almost by chance. As my father was a diplomat, I spent the first twenty years of my life abroad, living in various countries across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East changing country every 3 years. These places have left an indelible mark on my soul and continue to serve as a source of inspiration. I created my first oil-on-canvas painting in Damascus, and I continued to paint for some years after returning to Italy. Aside from the excellent art teachers I had at the French schools I attended—who introduced me to various drawing and painting techniques—I am entirely self-taught. The first painting I ever parted with went to a guest of my parents; she was so enchanted by the piece that she offered to buy it. "One does not sell art for mere money," I replied. "Please, consider it a gift." For years, I continued to give my work away to friends, relatives, lovers, and acquaintances. Eventually, I stopped painting, save for the occasional piece. Then, about a decade later, I took up my brushes again in Belgium, where I spent five particularly productive years, enjoying a fair amount of success. I participated in various events and group exhibitions, as well as two solo shows. Many of the works I sold in Brus...

Baccalauréat de l'enseignement de second degré
(maturità classica francese)
Università degli Studi di Roma - Scienze politiche
(abbandonata senza conseguire la laurea)

negli anni 90 in Belgio svariate mostre collettive e due personali, una all'Istituto Italiano di Cultura e l'altra in occasione dell'apertura di una Società Francese.