Riot - Urban Fairy Tales (80x120 cm) Photograph - Limited Edition of 5

Cristina Burns is an American-Italian visual artist who explores the intricate dynamics of human behavior in a rapidly changing world. Her work is deeply committed to social causes, challenging viewers to reflect on their choices and the consequences. By using toys and playful elements to awaken the inner child, she tackles crucial issues such as mental health, the impact of diet on well-being, gender violence, and environmental sustainability. Her art seeks to encourage reflection, raise awareness, and inspire positive change through creative expression. Winner of the "Raffaele Pezzuti per l’Arte" award, Cristina Burns has her work permanently displayed at Naples' Vanvitelli Metro Station, alongside renowned artists like Anish Kapoor. She has collaborated with the Department of Culture and Tourism of Naples for her solo exhibition "CandyLand" at the Palazzo delle Arti - PAN. Her solo exhibitions also include "Escapism" at the Foundation Royal Palace of Carditello and "Dulce Engaño" at the Cultural Center Alfonso X el Sabio sponsored by the city of El Puerto de Santa María, Spain. She was commissioned by SICPRE (Italian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery) to create the artwork "Lost Venus," representing the Summit on Female Genital Mutilation. This event was held at the Italian Senate, Federico II University in Naples, and other universities. Her art has been exhibited globally, including at the Leica Gallery and BASE in Milan, both in collaboration with Vogue Italia, the Arte Laguna Prize in Venice, Casa de la Cultura Teodoro Cuesta in Spain, the Koehnline Museum of Art, The Mosesian Center for the Arts in the USA, and the York Gallery for the Aesthetica Art Prize and at the Mall galleries for the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year in London. Her work has been featured in international magazines like Vogue, Vanity Fair, Forbes.​​​​​​