Chianciano Art Museum Prize

• Koloman Wagner, “Boomerang” (Wood Sculpture), Germany.

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Chianciano Biennale Award for Painting

• 1st Prize: Spencer Zaborniak, “Into The Light” (Oil On Canvas), Canada.

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• 2nd Prize: Gabriel Maria Gasparri, “Stanza Con Ombre” (Oil On Canvas), Italy.

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• 3rd Prize: Liz Purtill, “Paulus Seeing Me” (Egg Tempera On Panel), Ireland.

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Chianciano Biennale Award for Sculpture

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• 1st Prize: Manuel Quaresima, “Per Aspera Ad Astra” (Metal Sculpture), Italy.

• 2nd Prize: Luis Vidal Seguel, “Amnesia, Ancestral Silence” (Wood Sculpture), Chile.

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• 3rd Prize: Jackson Villamizar, “Maschera” (Corten Effect On Paper), Colombia.

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Chianciano Biennale Award for Works on Paper

• 1st Prize: Fabio Cuffari Dialley, “Pietà” (Soft Pastels On Paper), Italy.

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• 2nd Prize: David Atkinson, “Machiavelli VII” (Mixed Media On Paper), UK.

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• 3rd Prize: Asha Bronicki, “Innocence” (Graphite/Charcoal On Paper), Poland.

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Chianciano Biennale Award for Photography and Digital Art

• 1st Prize: Sturla Bakken, “Subtle Ballerina” (Photograph On Paper), Norway.

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• 2nd Prize: Chiara Di Salvo (Oniric Studio), “Susanna E I Due Vecchioni” (A.i. E Digital Work Su Carta Fotografica), Italy.

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• 3rd Prize: Massimo De Carlo, “Le Voyage De La Chambre” (Digital Artwork On Kapa-Line), Italy.

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Chianciano Biennale Award for Abstract Artwork

• 1st Prize: Steven Frank Vero, “Calculations” (Oil On Canvas), Canada.

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• 2nd Prize: Igor Eugen Prokop, “Quantum Entanglement” (Acrylic On Canvas), Hungary.

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• 3rd Prize: Živa Agrež, “Metamorphoses Of The Olive Tree: Andalusian Olive Tree, Flamenco And Bullfighting” (Mixed Media On Canvas), Slovenia.

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Chianciano Biennale Award for Applied Art

• 1st Prize: Cristina Jobs, “The Strenght” (Silicone Sculpture), Spain.

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• 2nd Prize: Fabio Bozza, “Save Me” (Legno, Gesso, Stoffa, Fibre Sintetiche, Componenti Elettronici), Italy.

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• 3rd Prize: Claudio Stefanelli, “P.i.d. In Blu” (Mixed Media On Osb Board), Italy.

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Chianciano Biennale Award for Figurative Artwork

• 1st Prize: Breezart (Nassim Hassanvandi Honaryar), “Fino All’ultimo Respiro” (Oil On Canvas), Iran.

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• 2nd Prize: Tomas Clayton, “Worlds End Lane” (Oil On Board), UK.

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• 3rd Prize: Michele Giustolisi, “Trasposizione” (Oil On Canvas), Italy.

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Artists Selected for London Art Biennale 2025

• Amedeo Del Giudice: “Shoah” (Penna Biro (Bic) E Olio Su Tavola), Italy.
• Marisa Guerini: “Sorellanza” (Fiberglass Sculpture), Italy.
• Gevorg Tadevosyan: “Stubbornness” (Bronze Sculpture), Armenia.
• Fulvio Pratesi: “Luci E Ombre” (Bronze Sculpture), Italy.
• Cesare Pinotti: “Il Giullare” (Oil On Board), Italy.

International Art Critics Award

• Francesca Trusso: “Qdt – Deilcius” (Oil On Canvas), Italy.
• Vladyslava Polishchuk: “Borodyanka” (Photograph On Paper), Ukraine.
• Boré Ivanoff: “La Terrasse du Grand Café Bataclan-Paris 2034” (Oil On Canvas), France.
• Alexander Lee: “Innocence” (Acrylic On Board), Australia.
• Alessandra Chillè: “Elevazione” (Aluminium Sculpture), Italy.

Arts Club Chianciano Award

• Michel Devanakis: “The Edge” (Mixed Media On Canvas), Greece.
• Josep M. Solà: “Autumn In L’agullola De Rupit” (Oil On Canvas), Spain.
• Ida Grøn: “War Poem” (Video, 0:06:30cm), Denmark | Ukraine.
• Elena Sofia Bobei: “Stripes” (Graphite On Paper), Romania.
• Barbara D’Angelo Månsson: “Going Again” (Mixed Media On Canvas), Sweden.

Special Mention for Abstract Art

• Francesco Moscolo Andreotti: “Inciso Primo” (Mixed Media On Canvas), Italy.
• Charles Compo: “Good Dog” (Oil On Canvas), UK.
• Bettie Elghanian: “Meaning” (Acrylic On Watercolor Paper With Collage), USA.

Special Mention for Applied Arts

• Simonetta Matera: “Bassorilievo” (Canvans Paper Plaster Plexiglass), Italy.
• Gianluca Marini: “Universo” (Metal Sculpture), Italy.

Special Mention for Figurative Art

• Petre: “Jester Allegory” (Oil On Canvas), Bulgaria.
• Pasquale Cipolletta: “L’ultimo Sguardo” (Oil On Canvas), Italy.
• Isabelle du Toit: “Conundrum” (Oil On Canvas), France | South Africa.
• Francesco Calistri: “Frammenti” (Oil On Canvas), Italy.
• Carol Lavinia Davison: “Mrs Foxtrot” (Oil On Canvas), UK.
• Giancarlo Scarsi: (oil on canvas), Italy

Special Mention for Sculpture

• Terry Merritt / Tm.sculptor: “Unity” (Stone Sculpture), UK.
• Mirco Sabino Ciccola: “Ssssh” (Bronze Sculpture), Italy.
• Gela Durujeli: “Update” (Stone Sculpture), Georgia.
• Enrico Pelissero: “Culla Altare” (Stone Sculpture), Italy.
• Tikran Bayat (Artdiko) “Forgotten” Bronze Sculpture 50x50x15cm, The Netherlands

Special Mention for Surrealist Art

• Rosario Catino: “Verità Nascoste” (Oil On Canvas), Italy.
• Julian Rowe: “Notes Towards A French Opera: La Bête” (Acrylic On Canvas), UK.
• Greg Dow: “Untitled #26 (Desert Dream)” (Acrylic On Canvas), Canada.

Special Mention for Work on Paper

• Nadija Kudryavtseva: “Erl-King’s Daughter” (Watercolour Pencils On Paper), Ukraine.
• Joe Elias Tsambiras: “Picnic III” (Etching And Watercolor On Paper), USA.
• Evan Healy: “Introspection” (Charcoal & Graphite On Paper), Ireland.

The Chianciano Biennale 2024, one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year, was officially inaugurated yesterday by the Mayor of Chianciano Terme, Grazia Torelli, in a grand ceremony that attracted over a thousand art lovers, collectors, and connoisseurs.

The event, which has cemented Chianciano Terme as a key destination in the international art calendar, unfolded across 13 distinguished art galleries within the town’s picturesque historical center.

The Chianciano Biennale 2024 is a celebration of art in its broadest and most inclusive sense, showcasing a remarkable diversity of concepts, styles, and media. From traditional painting and sculpture to cutting-edge and digital installations, the exhibition offers a platform for both emerging and established artists to present works that challenge, inspire, and engage.

The curatorial team has meticulously selected pieces that represent a wide spectrum of artistic expression, ensuring that visitors encounter a vibrant and thought-provoking experience at every turn.

“The Chianciano Biennale is not just an exhibition; it is a testament to the enduring power of art to transcend boundaries and connect us on a human level,” stated curator Peter Gagliardi. “We are proud to host such a prestigious event, bringing together artists and audiences from all over the world to celebrate creativity and innovation.”

This year’s Biennale is particularly noted for its ambitious scope, with artworks that delve into a myriad of themes ranging from the deeply personal to the universally political. The media on display are as varied as the concepts, encompassing everything from oil on canvas and bronze sculpture to artificial intelligence and interactive installations. The exhibition not only highlights the richness of contemporary art but also reflects the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of the global art scene.

Visitors to the Chianciano Biennale 2024 can expect to be immersed in an unparalleled artistic journey, with each of the 13 galleries offering a unique perspective and atmosphere. The integration of the exhibition into the historical fabric of Chianciano Terme further enhances the experience, allowing guests to explore the town’s cultural heritage alongside its vibrant present.

The Chianciano Biennale 2024 will run until August 18, offering ample opportunity for art enthusiasts to discover the exceptional works on display. With its blend of tradition and innovation, this year’s Biennale promises to be a landmark event in the world of contemporary art.

Our curators are delighted to announce the results for the Chianciano Biennale 2024 with over 180 artists selected for the show.

The quality and artistic value of the submissions were exceptionally high and choices were very difficult to make. See the selection below!

Artist List – Chianciano Biennale 2024

Name	Nation
Giampiero Abate	Italy
Živa Agrež	Slovenia
Ebru Akkamış	Turkey
Francesco Moscolo Andreotti	Italy
David Atkinson	UK
Annalisa Avancini	Italy
Alexander Buranem	UK
Carrie Baarns	USA
Maayan Bachar	Israel
Sturla Bakken	Norway
Salva (Salvatore Balice)	Italy
Gelindo Baron	Italy
Hermann Batz	France
Tikran Bayat (Artdiko)	The Netherlands
Florensia Becerra De Groote	Italy
Axel Becker	Germany
Olivier Benguigui	France
Elena Sofia Bobei	Romania
Rozemarlin Borkent	The Netherlands
Bors Györgyi	Hungary
Fabio Bozza	Italy
Asha Bronicki	Poland
Dr. Ashley Brown-Usanga	USA
Sophie Budge Art	UK
Steve Busch	Germany
Francesco Calistri	Italy
Valente Cancogni	Italy
Chiara Candela	Italy
Art Pica	Turkey
Lorina “Teta” Tayag Capitulo	USA
Rosario Catino	Italy
Yi Yang (Yihan Chen)	China
Alessandra Chillè	Italy
Elisabetta Chiudinelli	Italy
Francesco Ciccarelli	Italy
Sandra Ciccioli	Argentina
Mirco Sabino Ciccola	Italy
Tomas Clayton	UK
Cheraine Collette	The Netherlands
Charles Compo	USA
Georgia Costanzo	Italy
Fabio Cuffari Dialley	Italy
Emilia D’Amelio	Italy
Lina D’Amore	Italy
Barbara D’Angelo Månsson	Sweden
Carol Lavinia Davison	UK
Massimo De Carlo	Italy
Assisiarte – Nino Mannina	Italy
Elisa De Montis	Italy
Benedetta De Pietro	Italy
Amedeo Del Giudice	Italy
Alba Dellacasa	Italy
Monica Denevan	USA
Michel Devanakis	Greece
Vanessa Di Mario	Italy
Chiara Di Salvo (Oniric Studio)	Italy
Unicorn Inc (Anna Dogadkina)	Germany
Greg Dow	Canada
Augustina Droze	USA
Isabelle Du Toit	South Africa
Hanna Dyzert	Poland
Bettie Elghanian	USA
Rusul Emad	USA
Pasquale Cipolletta	Italy
Fan Rui	China
Ed Ferszt	USA
Francesco Fieni	Italy
Foo Yuet Yee	Singapore
Mario Forcherio	Italy
Fuccin (Nunzio Fucci)	Italy
Sauro Gaddi	Italy
Anastasia Stanetska	Ukraine
George Gard	UK
Jasper Joseph Marcos Garvida	Canada
Gabriel Maria Gasparri	Italy
Franco Gentili	Italy
Amber Geuns	Belgium
Roxana Gheorghe	Romania
Laura Ghilarducci	Italy
Michele Giustolisi	Italy
Anna Gkioti	Greece
Maria Goldson	UK
Siavash (Siavash Golkar)	USA
Ego (Elena Goloubovitch)	Belgium
Breanna Gordon	Canada
Ida Grøn	Denmark
Marisa Guerini	Italy
Julie Hammonds	UK
Telma Har	Iceland
Breezart (Nassim Hassanvandi Honaryar)	Iran
Evan Healy	Ireland
Caroline Heming	United Arab Emirates
Kirsten Høst	Denmark
Petre	Bulgaria
Letizia Ibba	Italy
Cristina Jobs	Spain
Samantha “Sami” Inman	USA
Naja (Panagiota-Christina Ioannou)	Greece
Boré Ivanoff	France
Colette Jackson	Ireland
Stephen Johnston	Ireland
Eric Johnston	USA
Irina Jomir	Norway
Sonja Kalb	Germany
Georgia Karampelou	Greece
Joanna Kaźmierska	Poland
Gela Durujeli	Georgia
Advait Kolarkar	India
Eva Ku	China
Nadija Kudryavtseva	Ukraine
Alexander Lee	Australia
Paul Art Lee	USA
Damon Leverett	USA
Yanjun Liang	China
IFL Digital Art (Ivano Francesco Liberati)	Italy
Tracy Love	UK
Ming Lu	China
Dan Marek	Slovakia
Marzio Mariani	Italy
Gianluca Marini	Italy
Simonetta Matera	Italy
Terry Merritt / Tm.sculptor	UK
T:zi	Singapore
Sarah Moltoni	UK
Kevan Moses	South Africa
Anne Moses	UK
Amy Nelder	USA
Catherine Nickford	UK
Laurence O’Toole	Ireland
Unmakingart (Shyne Eghosa Obazee)	Nigeria
David Ocelotl	USA
Dumez (Dumbiri Odia)	USA
Grit Litch (Ayumi shio)	Japan
Badruduja Owaisi	UK
Aggeliki Palamidi	Greece
Enrico Pelissero	Italy
Cesare Pinotti	Italy
Anna Plavinskaya	USA
Vladyslava Polishchuk	Ukraine
Karl Pont	Germany
Fulvio Pratesi	Italy
Igor Eugen Prokop	Hungary
Yin Yung Sabrina Pun	UK
Liz Purtill	Ireland
Manuel Quaresima	Italy
Franklin Ramos Fernandez	Colombia
Russ Revock	USA
Rob Ridley	UK
Marian Rodriguez Vigil	Spain
Julian Rowe	UK
Rutz (Ellee Ruder)	USA
Lidia Russo	Italy
Simon Saronni	Italy
Andrea Savazzi	Italy
Giancarlo Scarsi	Italy
Gesa Gnass	Germany
Carol Scott	USA
Cecilia Sjölund	Sweden
Daniel Smith – The Smith Visual	France
Josep M. Solà	Spain
Claudio Stefanelli	Italy
Sigurborg Stefansdottir	Iceland
Kristaps Strauts	Latvia
Judith Sturm	Germany
Gevorg Tadevosyan	Armenia
Olivo Tagliapietra	Italy
Lilia Tartari	Italy
George Tkabladze	Georgia
Robert Toll	USA
Rafael Triana	Cuba
Exsekias Trivoulides “The Sculptor Of Eros”	Greece
Griet Troch	Belgium
Francesca Trusso	Italy
Joe Elias Tsambiras	USA
Valerio Valdembri	Italy
David Valiente	USA
Steven Frank Vero	Canada
Luis Vidal Seguel	Chile
Jackson Villamizar	Colombia
Ercolina Visca	Italy
Imma Visconte	Italy
Bastiaen Vries	The Netherlands
Koloman Wagner	Germany
Elizabeth Williams De Garcia	The Netherlands
Johannes Wüst	Germany
Spencer Zaborniak	Canada
Sandra J. Zajacek	USA
Maddalena Zappia	Italy
Jude Zawaideh	Jordan
Zhiru (Zhiru Zhang)	China
Zhang Xiaolong	China
Qian Zhao	China

We are thrilled to announce the opening of the selection process for the 8th edition of the Chianciano Art Biennale in 2024. Artists from across the globe are invited to submit their work and join us in a grand celebration of contemporary art that transcends geographical boundaries and cultural divides.

The Chianciano Art Biennale, organized by the renowned Gagliardi Gallery in London, has been a beacon of artistic innovation and excellence for over a decade. This year, we continue our tradition of showcasing a diverse array of talent in the picturesque setting of Tuscany’s Medieval Old Town. Our artists have the unique opportunity to exhibit their work in thirteen different galleries, including the prestigious Chianciano Art Museum.

We are particularly excited to welcome 25 pre-selected artists from the London Art Biennale 2023, each bringing their unique perspectives and artistic narratives. This esteemed group includes Annalisa Avancini (Italy), Anne Moses (UK), ARTPICA (Turkey), Bastiaen Vries (The Netherlands), Breanna Gordon (Canada), Carol Davison (UK), Daniel Smith (UK), David Atkinson (UK), Eric Johnston (USA), Francesca Trusso (Italy), Gela Durujeli (Georgia), Kristaps Strauts (Latvia), Liz Purtill (Ireland), Lorina Tayag Capitulo (Philippines, USA), Maayan Bachar (Israel), RENZHE (China), Rob Ridley (UK), Rozemarlin Borkent (The Netherlands), Rui Fan (China), SALVA (Salvatore Balice) (Italy), Sophie Budge Art (UK), Terry Merritt (UK), Tomas Clayton (UK), and Vladyslava Polishchuk (Ukraine).

Our commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the arts is reflected in our open application process, welcoming submissions from all living artists. The Chianciano Art Biennale is not just an exhibition; it is a vibrant tapestry of artistic expression, where over 150 artists will display their work, creating a dynamic and immersive experience for visitors.

The Chianciano Art Biennale is more than an event; it is a community of artists, critics, collectors, and art enthusiasts coming together to celebrate the power of art. Winning artists will not only receive prestigious awards and cash prizes, but they will also gain automatic approval for the London Art Biennale 2025.

Drawing from over 45 years of curatorial expertise of the Gagliardi Gallery, the Chianciano Art Biennale ensures a selection of the highest quality, promising an exhibition that is both diverse and inspiring. This is a chance for artists to elevate their profiles on the global stage, engage with an international audience, and connect with fellow artists and art professionals.

We warmly invite artists to submit their work and be part of this extraordinary celebration of art in the heart of Tuscany. For more details on the submission process, please visit our Artist Submission page. Embrace this opportunity to showcase your art and become a part of the Chianciano Art Biennale legacy.