Federico Nero

Born in 1977 in Padua (Italy)
Lives and works in Milan and Venice (Italy)

Federico Nero is an Italian video and visual artist. He attended the Institute of Photography and Visual Art of Padua, where he later became a professor. In 1999, as a very young graphic artist, Nero began working for Macintosh Quadra 700, becoming one of the most talented Italians working in the “creative image” field. His passion for art and dedication to photography led him to collaborate with artist Michael Lin in Shanghai, director Pedro Almodovar in Madrid and sculptor Adolfo Barnatan. Nero also worked as an assistant to fashion designer Vittorio Moltedo – founder of Bottega Veneta. In 2006, drawing upon his mixed professional experiences, Nero began to work as a fashion photographer in Milan with Safilo Group, creating campaigns for Louis Vuitton and Fendi. His photographic works and video installations as a contemporary artist are the result of ongoing research between inner and outer world, religion and science, philosophy and history. His solo shows include “Supersymmetry” curated by Carola Cometto, Riviera International Film Festival, Ex Convento dell’annunciata, Sestri Levante, Italy (2017) and “Supersymmetry” curated by Carola Cometto, CB32, Milan, Italy (2016).

Taking on the theme of KB17, Nero throws a direct gaze at his generation. As he explains: “We occidentals, passive and blind, sons of superficiality and ego, simply don’t see.” In his video, an open-air party near a water purification plant starts while faraway noises of shooting, helicopters and bombings grow ever near. “The world falls apart and we dance,” says the artist.