Biography
Drawings and experimental techniques, mixing painting and installation elements, are the main media used in his personal research, which is focused on the strength, limits and nature of different kinds of organisms.
Born in 1978 in Perugia (Italy), he moved to Bologna in 1997 to study at the Academy of Fine Arts where he received a degree in Decoration in 2005.
In 2003 he moved to Milan upon receiving a grant to continue his studies at the Italian Institute of Photography.
Among the artist's acknowledgments, Premio Nazionale delle Arti 2003, Rome; Premio Iceberg 2005, Bologna; Premio Accademia Olimpica Nazionale 2006, Rome; The 23rd Premio Oscar Signorini 2006, Milan; Premio San Fedele 2007 .
In 2007, Gianni moved to New York City thanks to an artist-in-residence grant from the Harlem Studio Fellowship by Montrasio Arte.
In 2008, he designed the set and costumes for Il volo (an)negato at the Paolo Grassi School of Dramatic Arts in Milan.
In 2009 Gianni Moretti lived in Seoul (South Korea) thanks to an artist-in-residence grant from the Mongin Art Center.
Among the artist's more recent solo shows: in 2010 Paper Heroes, Gaya Art Space, Bali (Indonesia). In 2009 Poena Cullei, Basilica Palladiana, Vicenza (Italy). In 2008 Settantasette centesimi, Galleria Michela Rizzo Project Room, Venice (Italy). In 2007 Del corpo intorno 2005-2007, Montrasio Arte, Milan (Italy).
Among the artist's more recent group shows: in 2010: Show V, MMX, Berlin (Germany); Open, Mongin Art Space, Seoul (South Korea). In 2009, Big in Japan, Arcus Project, Ibaraki (Japan); Italian Artists New York, ISCP, New York City (USA); The Goldberg’s Variations, 91mQ, Berlin (Germany). In 2007, Cohabitations: Studies on Beasts, Plants and Objects, Harlem Studio Fellowship by Montrasio Arte, New York City (USA); Serrone Bienniale Giovani Monza 2007, Serrone della Villa Reale, Monza, Milano (Italy); Allarmi 3 Nuovo Contingente, Caserma De Cristoforis, Como (Italy).
Actually he lives and works in Milan and Berlin.
