SINE PIETATE Print

Fatima Messana is an Italian artist of Russian origin, born in Severodvinsk (Arkhangelsk Oblast – Russia). She trained as a sculptor and painter at the ancient Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, Tuscany. In 2013, she won the prestigious National Arts Award – Sculpture section. In 2015, she was invited to participate in the 56th International Art Exhibition – Venice Biennial. Her works have been exhibited in the national and international artistic scenery, and are included in such permanent collections as the MacS – Museum of Contemporary Art in Sicily – Catania. She currently lives and works in Florence, Tuscany.