Mario Balsamo

Mario Balsamo is an Italian figurative oil painter based in Kuala Lumpur. His work explores the psychological space between reality and dream, drawing on classical techniques and surrealist strategies to investigate themes of memory, identity, and perception. He has exhibited in solo and group shows across Europe and Asia, and his paintings are held in private collections worldwide.

1997 “Il suonatore immaginario” Novel Library , Rome, Italy
1997 ”Il colore dell’Arte” L’occhio in arte Gallery, Rome, Italy
1998 “L’immagine dentro” L’occhio in arte Gallery, Rome, Italy
1998 “Biennale Young Artist”, Padova, Italy
1999 “10 opere per…” L’occhio in arte Gallery, Rome, Italy
2000 “My Paintings” ABC Art Gallery, Milan, Italy
2001 “Enzimi” Terminal Fiumicino Airport, Rome, Italy
2002 “Various Artists Exibition” ABC Art Gallery, Milan, Italy
2003 “Forma e Colore in Movimento II” Fonopoli per l’arte, Instituo Cervantes, Rome, Italy
2004 Mario Baslamo, Palazzo Ziino, PalermoFulvio Di Piazza (con Nicola Verlato e Eric White), Jonathan LeVine
2005 “Opere miste” Bianca Maria Rizzi Art Gallery, Milan, Italy
2005 La frana, Colombo Arte Contemporanea, Milano
2006 Works in journey” The Oasis beach resort Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
2006 “West Wind” Sekar Nusa Resort , Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
2008 Gran Formato, Madrid, Spain
2008 Clorofilla, Bonelli ArteContemporanea, Mantova
2009 Fuso nella tempesta, Galleria civica d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di San Marino
2010 Arte Contemporanea in Sicilia, Borgia del Casale, OrtigiaBateau Ivre
2010 Buy Art Manchester, ArtSplinge Gallery
2012 Colonia15° Quadriennale d’Arte, Palazzo delle Es...