
Born in Grosetto, Italy, Michela Martello's artworks are humanistic, accessible, and consistently characterized by her use of symbolism. With a background in design and illustration, in 1993 the artist shifted to painting, and has won multiple accolades since then. Among them are juried and special exhibitions in NY, Taiwan, Greece, Rome, Milan and others. Her work has being collected and commissioned by both public and private clients, including the Soros Collection, Serafina group, and CityCinema group. She resides in NY.
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Exhibitions
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2020
Of The Earth – Sulla Terra
Galleria Giovanni Bonelli, Milan, Italy2019
Consequential Stranger
ArtSpace, Raleigh, North CarolinaItaca Penelope
SetUp Art Fair, Bologna, Italy2018
Talisman: An Intimate Act With Michela Martello
HereNow, New York, New York2017
Future is Goddess
Pen&Brush, New York, New York2016
Soul Textiles: A Fiber Journey
Trace Foundation, New York, New York2015
AQUAartfair
Azart Gallery, ArtBasel Miami, Miami, FloridaTime Zone
MAAM Museum, Boston, MassachusettsGROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021
Multi
Pen&Brush, New York, New York2020
Art Point
Tainan Art Museum, TaiwanTuft
GroupProjects, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThis is Who We Are
Manhattan Borough’s President Office, New York, New York2019
Everything Has A Vortex (with artist Schigeru Oyatani)
Soulangh Cultural Park, curated by COPE-NYC, Tainan, TaiwanIngombri, L’Altro Altrove, MACRO
Museum of Contemporary Art, Rome, ItalyOverlap: Life Tapestries
Pen&Brush, New York, New YorkWings to Fly
NU Hotel, Brooklyn, New YorkNo Place Like
Fieldsprojects, virtual2018
Michela Martello/Tricia Wright
Pen&Brush, New York, New YorkBeauty in the Best
Soulangh Cultural Park, curated by COPE-NYC, Tainan, TaiwanThe Curious Shape of Red
Bellano, ItalyWoodenWalls Artists
The Carousel, Asbury Park, New JerseyGuilt By Association
parlor gallery, Asbury Park, New JerseySuper S.H.E.
Galleria Giovanni, Bonelli, Milano, ItalyArte Verona
Galleria Giovanni, Bonelli, ItalyOverlap Life Tapestries
Penn State, PennsylvaniaOn Adornment
Pen&Brush, New York, New York2017
Graffiti Vacation
Pen&Brush, New York, New YorkAnything You Can Do
parlor gallery, Asbury Park, New Jersey2016
Overlap: Life Tapestries
A.I.R. Gallery, New York, New YorkWooden Walls Project
parlor gallery, Asbury Park, New JerseyMusica!
Notazioni nell’Arte Contemporanea, Museu Maso Spilzi, Trento, ItalyContext Art Fair
Azart Gallery, New York, New YorkWe Are Infinite
parlor gallery, Asbury Park, New Jersey2015
Domesticity Revisited
Pen&Brush, New York, New YorkTranscending Tibet
Trace Foundation, New York, New YorkRepsychiling
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York2014
Understanding Media
Bushwick Open Studio, Brooklyn, New York2013
Urban Decay
Tria Gallery, New York, New YorkSummer Salon
Rarity Gallery, Mykonos, Greece2011
Primo Centro
Castello Aldebrandesco, Arcidosso, ItalyArt your Food
Italian Culture Institute, Los Angeles, California2008
Small Work
NYU Washington Square Gallery, New York, New YorkAAF Art Fair
Tria Gallery, New York, New YorkBody and Soul
Tria Gallery, New York, New York2007
Sacred Ways
Tria Gallery, New York, New York2006
Emerging Women Artists
NYC Design Centre, New York, New YorkMiracolo a Milano
Palazzo della ragione, Milan, Italy -
Education
1986
Europe Institute of Design
MFA Illustration, Milano, Italy1983
Brera Hayech
BFA College of Arts, Milano, Italy -
Awards
2019
Soulangh Cultural Park & Tainan City Cultural Affairs Bureau Artistic Merit2014
Bushwick Open Studio, Understanding Media the Extension of Human Being2005
Emerging Women Artists, American association of Women, NYC Design Centre