Luca Artioli

ARTIST BIO & STATEMENT

Luca Artioli is an Italian photographer, poet, and artist renowned for his evocative approach to visual storytelling. Born in Milan, Artioli left a successful career in finance in 2000 to pursue his passion for photography and art. His work, deeply inspired by light, movement, and poetic expression, has gained international recognition, with exhibitions spanning Milan, Dubai, Bombay, Miami, and New York.

In 2008, Artioli relocated to Miami, where he opened his studio/gallery and established himself within the city's vibrant art scene. His collaborations with esteemed institutions such as The Wolfsonian Museum in Miami Beach, La Scala Opera House in Milan, and Hermès in Paris solidified his reputation as a visionary artist. In 2009, he was awarded a U.S. Green Card for extraordinary artistic ability, later becoming an American citizen.

Artioli is widely recognized for his use of the Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) technique, which allows him to create impressionistic, painterly images by manipulating light and motion. His Manhattan series, for example, deconstructs urban landscapes into dreamlike compositions, paying homage to the French Impressionists, particularly Claude Monet. Through this technique, he explores the ever-changing essence of time, emotion, and nature, crafting images that transcend mere documentation to evoke deeper contemplation.

Over the years, Artioli has published several books with Mondadori, Italy’s leading publishing house, many of which have been translated into multiple languages. His works are held in prestigious public and private art collections worldwide, and his large-scale photographic installations can be found in major cities. In 2018, following his participation in the Philodendron exhibition at The Wolfsonian FIU Museum, he began collaborating with The Waterfall Mansion Gallery in New York City.

Artioli continues to push the boundaries of photography, blending artistic mastery with poetic sensibility to capture the world in motion.

Artioli's photographs showcase the landscapes of various environments such as NYC, Miami, Milan, Guatemala, Tulum, Madagascar, etc., through it’s seasonal changes, employing the ICM technique to infuse static imagery with a sense of motion. This deliberate method imparts a unique photographic outcome, portraying a feeling of transition and allowing subjects to be bathed in a softer light. In this way, Luca Artioli orchestrates a visual dialogue not only between the structures but also with the viewer, who contributes their own personal narrative to the ongoing conversation, thereby enriching this timeless exchange.