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"One of the most influential artists in the world of Art & Nanotechnology"

Technarte

Nanoart | Seeing the invisible

'Nanoart removes the direct view of the image, and cancels the acquired superiority of sight. This is both a paradox and a provocation, as there has been in every revolutionary artistic movement.' Stefano Raimondi

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'In an age of artistic grandeur, perhaps there is a need for a healthy and decisive downsizing. Nanoart is an art that makes itself down to the point where it makes itself invisible to the human eye.' Alessandro Scali

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'One of the most influential artists in the world of Nanotechnology and Art'. Technarte

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The Genesis of Nanoart
My foray into Nanoart began in 2006, marking a pivotal juncture where art meets the avant-garde world of nanotechnology. This exploration extends beyond mere artistic expression; it's a venture into the realm where the unseen becomes a profound medium for creation, blending the worlds of science and art. Through this hybridization of disciplines, Nanoart pushes the boundaries of perception, relativizing the human experience by revealing dimensions imperceptible to the naked eye. Here, the human eye is no longer sovereign, but just one perspective among many.

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Collaboration with the Polytechnic of Turin

A cornerstone of my Nanoart journey has been the collaboration with the esteemed Polytechnic of Turin. Working alongside a dedicated team of Ph.D. students and under the visionary guidance of Prof. Fabrizio Pirri, we explored the intricacies of nanoscience. This partnership not only enriched the technical aspects of my work but also highlighted the fusion of artistic vision with scientific precision, creating a hybrid process where human creativity meets the cutting edge of technology.

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Redefining artistic boundaries

My work in Nanoart pushes against the traditional confines of art. "Dimensione attuale" and "Oltre le colonne d’Ercole" are not just artistic endeavors but metaphors for societal shifts and humanity's exploration into the unknown. By transcending the visual spectrum, these pieces invite viewers to engage intellectually and emotionally with themes that both question human centrality and explore how technology reshapes our perception of the universe. In a world where the seen is often taken for granted, Nanoart hybridizes art and science, offering a new lens through which to view the unseen.

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Philosophy and vision

In a world where art often gravitates towards commercialism and grandeur, my Nanoart stands as a philosophical rebellion. It represents a return to the essence of art: to question, evoke, and challenge. By rendering the invisible visible, Nanoart relativizes humanity’s place in the world, reminding us that much of what surrounds us escapes our senses. Through Nanoart, I propose a new paradigm—one rooted in hybridization, where the human and the non-human converge, and the boundaries of perception are continuously renegotiated.

MoonArk | A Cosmic Canvas for Nanoart

Introduction to MoonArk

In 2014, I embarked on an extraordinary venture as part of the MoonArk project, a groundbreaking initiative led by Carnegie Mellon University. This project aims to send a lunar museum to the moon, encapsulating a rich tapestry of human creativity and technological innovation. By integrating art with the expanse of space, the MoonArk project represents a hybridization of earthly and cosmic scales.

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My contribution to MoonArk

My role in this groundbreaking project involved crafting two nanometric artworks: 'C'moon' and 'Man with Smartphone.' These nano lithographs, created using ion beam-assisted lithography (FIB), blur the lines between prehistoric and technological, offering a reflection on how humanity’s creative footprint extends beyond our planet. In doing so, they serve as a symbolic fusion of humanity's past and future, merging the organic (human imprint) with the technological.

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Artworks' descriptions and significance

'C'moon': Located in the Moon Chamber's lower ring, this piece symbolizes humanity’s initial artistic steps on the lunar surface. Inspired by prehistoric petroglyphs, it represents a timeless connection between human creativity and the cosmos, demonstrating how art transcends both time and space.

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'Man with Smartphone': Situated in the Metasphere Chamber's upper ring, this artwork offers a critique of modern society and our reliance on technology. It reflects on the hybridization of our interpersonal relationships in the Socialithic era, where digital connectivity often takes precedence over physical interaction. Here, humanity’s centrality is questioned as the machine-human relationship becomes ever more dominant.


Collaboration and technical process

The creation of these pieces was a collaborative effort involving multiple experts at the Center for Space Human Robotics at the Italian Institute of Technology. By merging human creativity with the precision of robotics, we embraced a form of hybridization that transcends disciplines, resulting in a project where art, science, and technology intertwine.

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Future aspirations and impact

My participation in MoonArk marks a pivotal moment in my artistic career, blending the minuscule scale of Nanoart with the vastness of space. This project not only represents a historic journey of art to the moon but also symbolizes the boundless possibilities of creativity and the relativization of human achievement in the context of the cosmic scale. As humanity reaches for the stars, Nanoart reminds us that our existence is but one small part of an ever-expanding universe.

NANOART EXHIBITIONS

 

SOLO

Nanoart. Seeing the invisible | BergamoScienza – Bergamo, Palazzo Frizzoni | 2-21 october 2007

Nanoart. Seeing the invisible | Politecnico di Torino | 16 – 19 april 2008

Nanoart. Seeing the invisible | Art’co – first Como Art Fair | 16 – 19 may 2008

Nanoart. Seeing the invisible | Infini.To – Parco dell’astronomia di Torino | 23 may – 15 june 2008

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Technarte Exhibition | LACDA, Los Angeles, 12 december 2015 - 02 january 2016.

Principia. Stanze e sostanze delle arti prossime | Piazza del Duomo, Milan, april 2011.
Spaceship Turin | MIAAO – Museo di Arti Applicate, Torino / 6 october 2007 - 6 january 2008.

Youniverse | BIACS 3, Biennale of contemporary art of Sevilla / 2 october 2008 - 11 january 2009.



CONFERENCES

Technarte 2015, Los Angeles | Invited speaker. Title of the presentation: 'Nanoart: beyond visual arts, towards the Moon'.

Technarte 2013, Bilbao | Invited speaker. Title of the presentation: 'Biomusic'.

Comunicare Fisica 2012, Turin | Invited speaker. Title of the presentation: 'Art & physics'

Technarte 2010, Bilbao |  Invited speaker. Title of the presentation: 'This is not an artwork'  | 15 -17 april 2010.

Universos Y metaversos, artistic applications of new media | Invited speaker at University of Barcelona, 7 april 2010.

Nanoart: beyond the pillars of Hercules | Invited speaker at Technarte - Art & Science international conference, Bilbao | 23 –24 april 2009.

Nanoarte: between art, science and perception | Invited speaker at Infini.To – Parco dell’astronomia di Torino | 7 june 2008

Future of mind or mind the future? | Invited speaker at Accademia delle Scienze, Torino | 28 may 2008.

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