I’m an American and Italian artist and author with a PhD in anthropology and ten years university teaching experience. I develop interdisciplinary projects that combine anthropological research with the visionary power of art, a deep ethical stance and collective engagement, with the goal of encouraging sociocultural change among communities and corporations in regards to current issues such as human rights violations, gender-based violence and environmental protection. I employ multiple languages (visual arts, performance, speaking, text, comics) to engage diverse audiences and cause action. I celebrate the poetic, fragile dimensions of life and I’m passionate about deep questions (what makes us human? What’s the origin of art?). I’m nurtured and motivated by walking meditation in nature.
My academic and artistic production are featured in international journals, exhibitions, radio & tv shows. Since 2007 I have been regularly exhibiting my work and participating in artist residencies. I have two decades experience developing art, editorial and education programs for universities, corporations and international institutions. I recently developed for energy multinational ENEL a leadership program combining ethnography and performance; my art is the visual identity of their globally distributed magazine. I received prizes and commissions from humanitarian, scientific and cultural institutions. I’m currently author and illustrator for Classic Boat Magazine and national Italian newspaper La Stampa, where I publish two illustrated anthropology columns and my satyrical comic-strip Crisinera.
For inquiries and commissions please contact: info@noelgazzano.com
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