Antonio Schiavano

In 1981, at the age of 17, I discovered photography thanks to a camera gifted to me by my father. Initially, I didn't know how to fully utilize it, but soon realized it would become my preferred form of communication. Reading a book by Andreas Feininger, I came across a phrase that deeply inspired me: "He who cannot create an interesting photograph with an inexpensive camera, is unlikely to achieve something better with a costly one." I began with still-life photography to study light and form. This self-taught journey lasted for seven years. I decided to abandon my engineering studies to fully dedicate myself to photography. In 1988, I moved to Milan, presenting my first portfolio. In just two months, I secured my first professional assignment, thanks to Alberto Nodolini, the Art director of Vogue. It was the era of Made in Italy, and in the following years, I solidified my career. In 1999, I opened my first studio in Milan, at Via Watt 10, in an old bolt factory. I chose to maintain the original aspect of the space, transforming it into a bright loft with various settings for photographic sets. Since 1998, in addition to photography, I have taught and worked as a journalist. In workshops, I do not showcase my own work or discuss ...

2026
– BOOMing Bologna, Contemporary Art Show | 5 – 8 February | Palazzo Isolani, Bologna
– Open Space Bologna 2026 | 5 – 8 February | Palazzo Pallavicini, Bologna
– The Beauty and the Bane, Milano Fashion Week | 24 February – 3 March | Oasi Life Experience, Palazzo Lombardia, Milan

2025
– The Beauty and the Bane | 22 March – 4 April | Con/Temporary Spaces, Torino
– Milano Art Week | 1 – 6 April | Binda 19, Milano
– Risonanze – Mostra collettiva con AD Gallery | 26 aprile – 3 maggio | OnArt Gallery, Firenze
– The Phair – Photo Art Fair con AD Gallery | 9 – 11 May | OGR, Torino
– Riflessioni Fotomorfiche | 29 May – 19 June | Galleria Art Studio San Lorenzo, Milano
– Il Silenzio delle Ombre – Retrospective Exhibition | 20 July – 10 September | Palazzo Nervegna, Brindisi
– Fotomorfia – La Metafisica del Corpo | 6 – 18 novembre | Centro Civico Giuseppe Verdi, Segrate (Milano)

2024
– (un)fair 2024 | 29 February – 3 March | Superstudio Maxi, Milano
– UNFORGETTABLE | 13 March – 7 April | Hub/Art, Milano
– Lucca Art Fair 2024 | 19 – 21 April | Real Collegio, Lucca
– “Les Italiens” al Festival OFF Arles | 1 – 7 July | Arles, France
– COLORS: Vintage & Future | 14 September – 17 November | Museo della Seta, Como
– The Beauty and the Ba...