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International Prize Caravaggio · Madrid

International Prize Caravaggio · Madrid May 6th, 2026 International Prize Caravaggio – Great Master of Art On May 5th, during a ceremony held at the Palacio de Santoña in Madrid, I had the honor of receiving the International Prize Caravaggio – Great Master of Art, awarded by art critics Salvatore Russo and Francesco Saverio Russo. This recognition distinguishes artistic trajectories built on merit, coherence, and a distinctive visual language. For me, receiving it in Spain carries special meaning: it is the first time I have been awarded this prize in the country where I have chosen to develop this stage of my life and work. The award comes at a moment when my projects are in full motion — Female Portraits: Migrants is currently in its fourth exhibition venue — and I receive it as a recognition not only of an aesthetic, but of a way of understanding art: as a process of research, as...

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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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