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Scala Roberto

Milano, MILANO, Italy

Biography Roberto Scala is an Italian contemporary artist known for his versatile and experimental a...

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Scala Roberto

Joined In 2010

(1209 Followers)

About the artist

Scala Roberto

Joined In 2010

(1209 Followers)

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Biography Roberto Scala is an Italian contemporary artist known for his versatile and experimental approach, spanning painting, collage, photography, and multimedia installations. Born in Sorrento he is a prominent figure in the Mail Art and Fluxus movements. Scala's work often addresses social issues, promoting peace and justice through his art, and he frequently incorporates themes that anticipate the future. His artistic expression blends various disciplines, challenging conventional boundaries and engaging with current events.
Scala's extensive international career includes notable exhibitions, such as participation in the London Biennale direct David Medalla, collaborations with artists like Maurizio Cattelan and Jake Chapman, and numerous solo and group shows across Europe, the Americas, and Asia​
ublications like Flash Art and Juliet Art Magazine, showcasing his influence in the global art scene

Roberto Scala is an Italian artist born in Sorrento. He completed his art studies at the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera in Milan in 1992, where he studied under notable figures like Luciano Fabro. Known for his contributions to contemporary art, Scala works in various media including painting, sculpture, visual poetry, and mail art. His work has been featured in over 990 exhibitions worldwide, and he has participated in international projects like the Venice Biennale and the London Biennial.

Currently, Scala lives in Milan, where he teaches Art and Image. His pieces often integrate elements of visual poetry and experimental formats, reflecting his dynamic approach to modern art forms and collaborative projects with other artists and cultural institutions.

Scala’s career highlights include exhibitions across Europe, the United States, and Asia, with work showcased in venues like the Guido Genzelle Museum in Bruges and the Museo de Filatelia in Mexico City, among others. He is actively involved in mail art—a networked form of art exchange popular in avant-garde circles—which allows for greater interaction with artists globally

2025 Juliet art magazine beautiful day Trieste 2021 Bau container of contemporary art Viareggio Italy 2020 Museo Madre Naples anti Covid 19. The international exhibitions documented with the most significant publications are: 2018 From the Iglesia de los Angeles in Argentina to the Serrone della Reggia di Monza 500 angels & artists from 6 dec. 17 to 21 Jan 18. 2017 Tibet Curator Pavilion Ruggero Maggi and tribute to Dalai Lama, Palazzo Zenobio Venice. Di Vino Celeste curator T. Baracchi and G. Da Lio, Mestre, Venice
2016 Imago Mundi, Visual Poetry collection by Luciano Benetton curated by Sarenco, Milan. Visconteo Castle, Spirituality and Art as food for the mind and soul, Pavia.
2015 Biennial of the artist book III edition, PAN - Palace of the Arts in Naples. Tibet Pavilion, conceived and curated by Ruggero Maggi Santa Marta Spazio Porto, Venice. 2014 Postcard from the edge, Visual AIDS, New York, U.S.A. Mube Museum project "Cup Cake" Sao Paulo, Brasil. The G. A. Cavellini 1914-2014 centenary of Artistamps Archive, an event curated by Vittore Baroni, Viareggio and Brescia. Mail Art Book, Ex Postal Facto curator Jennie Hinchcliff, & John Held Jr. San Francisco, U.S.A. Mart di Rovereto presentation of the archive of Lorenz...

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