Pietro Pirelli (IT, 1964)

Pirelli is a multi-talented artist. Alongside his work as a musician, for several years he has been presenting light-based artworks. Trained in percussion, harmony and counterpoint, he has built up extensive experience in electroacoustic music and multimedia. In 2003, a meeting with sculptor Pinuccio Sciola sparked a deep exploration of the sonic universe of stone, leading him to perform with monumental sound sculptures. Venturing into the visual arts, Pirelli has presented his work through performances, public art interventions and installations around the world. His creations take shape in natural environments, historic buildings, industrial locations, public spaces and places of worship. Today he is recognised as a leading figure in Italian Light Art. Outside Europe, Pirelli has worked in the United States, Brazil, South Korea, Japan, India, and Israel. He has exhibited in numerous museums, including MAGA in Gallarate (Varese), the Archaeological Museum in Frankfurt (as part of the Luminale Festival), the Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts in Lausanne, Kunststation St. Peter in Cologne, MAM in São Paulo and many others.