Paolo Canevari

Paolo Canevari is an Italian artist known for his provocative and thought-provoking works that address issues of violence, power, and cultural identity. 

Canevari studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome and later moved to New York City, where he continued his studies and began to develop his own unique style. His early works were heavily influenced by the punk rock and street art movements of the 1980s, and he often used unconventional materials such as animal hides and human hair in his sculptures and installations.

Canevari's works are known for their powerful and often disturbing imagery, which is intended to challenge viewers' perceptions and provoke a response. He frequently draws on his own experiences as an Italian living in the United States and addresses issues of violence and cultural identity in his works.

Canevari's works have been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, including the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo in Turin, Italy. He has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the art world, including a fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation in 2011.