Awards

Receiving the Poseidon International Art Award in Venice

Receiving the Poseidon International Art Award in Venice December 4th 2025 On November 29, 2025, I received in Venice the Poseidon International Prize – The King of Laguna, awarded by the Fondazione Effetto Arte, at the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro. It was an important moment for me, not only because of the recognition itself, but because of everything it represents after so many years of work. In recent years, my path as a contemporary artist has been closely linked to telling real stories: identity, migration, resilience, and memory. For me, aesthetics are important, but only when they are joined to meaning, emotion, and story. Projects such as Female Portraits: A Look at the Past and Female Portraits: Migrants were born from this vision, and today some of these works are part of private collections. But for me, the greatest rewards come when a collector or an art lover wants to acquire one of...

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Receiving the international prize “Artists on the French Riviera”

Receiving the International Prize “Artists on the French Riviera” September 19th, 2025 On September 12, in the beautiful city of Nice, I had the profound honor of receiving the prestigious International Prize “Artists on the French Riviera,” awarded by the Fondazione Effetto Arte, at the Musée National du Sport. This recognition marks the third international award for artistic merit in my career, and I am filled with gratitude and reflection as I share this moment. Being in Nice, a city that has inspired countless painters as Pablo Picasso, Renoir, Monet, Matisse and Chagall with its light, colors, and vibrant atmosphere, was an experience that touched me deeply. Walking through its streets, feeling the gentle rhythm of the Mediterranean, and witnessing the way the sun transforms every surface reminded me of why I create: to capture the beauty, the struggles, and the resilience of the human spirit. For this edition of the prize, I chose...

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Honored in Milan: Receiving the International Prize Leonardo da Vinci – The Universal Artist

Honored in Milan: Receiving the International Prize Leonardo da Vinci – The Universal Artist June 10th, 2025 On June 7, 2025, I had the extraordinary honor of receiving the International Prize Leonardo da Vinci – The Universal Artist at the National Museum of Science and Technology “Leonardo da Vinci” in Milan. Standing in this historic and inspiring space, surrounded by collectors, curators, journalists, and cultural leaders from around the world, I felt a deep sense of gratitude and reflection. Milan, a city that breathes art, history, and innovation, was the perfect setting for this recognition. To be acknowledged here, at Italy’s most visited science museum and a landmark of cultural memory, gave my work a resonance that went far beyond the personal. This prize celebrates not only artistic merit but also the humanitarian vision behind my portraits—an acknowledgment of the responsibility I feel as an artist to bear witness through my work. For the...

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“Respect” by Séfora Camazano Exhibited at World Art Dubai 2025

“Respect” by Séfora Camazano Exhibited at World Art Dubai 2025 April 17th 2025 I am pleased to announce that my artwork “Respect” is currently being exhibited at World Art Dubai 2025, one of the leading international contemporary art fairs in the Middle East. The piece is on view at the Fondazione Effetto Arte booths (DB06, E06, E01, DB01) located in Za'abeel Hall 2 of the Dubai World Trade Centre. This powerful portrait is part of my ongoing series highlighting female resilience and the human capacity to overcome trauma. Based on real testimonies, Respect tells the story of Lourdes, a woman who survived over three decades of psychological abuse in a seemingly “perfect” marriage, and Rosa, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse who transformed her trauma into strength, becoming a psychologist to help others heal. By bringing these deeply personal yet universal stories to an international platform like World Art Dubai, I seek to raise awareness...

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Honored with “The New Great Masters” Award in New York

Honored with “The New Great Masters” Award in New York April 8th 2025 Sandro Serradifalco, president of Fondazione Effetto Arte, and Séfora Camazano April 4th will forever remain etched in my heart as one of the most meaningful days of my life. In the vibrant artistic soul of New York City, I had the profound honor of receiving the international award “The New Great Masters in New York”, presented by the distinguished Fondazione Effetto Arte, based in Palermo, Italy. The ceremony was held at the Sanctuary at Church of the Ascension in Brooklyn, surrounded by a remarkable audience of collectors, journalists, fellow artists, and passionate art lovers. Standing there—hearing my name called—was both humbling and deeply emotional. In that moment, I felt the weight of every brushstroke I've ever painted, every story I’ve worked to tell, every silent voice I’ve tried to honor, and every portrait that carries a fragment of resilience. This recognition touches...

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