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About
The Contemporary Art of Stefano Bressani
Stefano Bressani is an Italian Master artist who has carved a distinctive place within the contemporary art scene through his unique technique, known as Sculture Vestite.
Born in Pavia in 1973, Bressani developed an innovative approach that merges sculpture and textiles into three-dimensional works. As self-taught artist, he entered the art world in the 1990s, inspired by movements such as Futurism and Cubism—references still visible in his geometric forms and vivid colors.
His technique is rooted in the use of fabrics sourced from garments, chosen for their chromatic and material qualities. Each piece is constructed through a meticulous interplay of interlocking elements—without glue, without stitching—using a process of cutting, shaping, and fixing onto a single block of polystyrene. Modeled entirely by hand, like a sculpture, these works interact with light to reveal their distinctive three-dimensional presence.
“Sculture Vestite” thus become a bridge between artisanal tradition and contemporary art.
An Icon of contemporary art:
Sculture Vestite
From Fast Fashion to Eternity:
the sustainable and multifaceted art of Stefano Bressani
Stefano Bressani explores the balance of contrasts, transforming fast fashion into timeless art. His practice investigates the contradictions of contemporary life—elements that collide and drift apart, yet within his works rediscover harmony, held together by the nail, a recurring icon of his artistic language.
Exhibited in cities such as Milan, Venice, London, New York, San Diego, and Miami, his works have found resonance in galleries as well as in projects spanning fashion, design, architecture, and stage design.
Recipient of the San Siro Civic Merit awarded by his hometown of Pavia, Bressani actively promotes cultural engagement through lectures, workshops, and educational initiatives—demonstrating that art can transcend boundaries and connect people.
Entering his universe means stepping onto the Planet of Fabrics.
Solo Exhibitions
2024
Enrico Rizzi Milano – Easter Between Fabric and Chocolate – Milan
Salone Nautico – Teo Rossi di Montelera Award – 71° Raid PV/VE – Venice
Palio di Asti, Piazza Alfieri – Bressani, Master of the Palio: The Race – Asti
Storica Libreria Bocca dal 1775 – Kuoridistoffa © – Milan
Villa Goetzen – Art Intertwined: Stefano Bressani and Cristian Minchio, Piatto Pop – Dolo (VE)
Fatebenefratelli Hospital – Bressani signs the Pediatrics Corridors with Hyper Heroes – Milan
2023
Caput Mundi Mall, Vatican City – Installation – Rome
The House of BMW – Bressani for BMW Italia – Montenapoleone, Milan
2022
Padiglione Italia – Expo Dubai Award Ceremony – UAE
Il Vescovado – Piatto Pop with Michelin-starred Chef Ricchebuono – Noli
Museo Civico – Picasso Reloaded – Moncalvo (AT)
Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile Mauto – 65 Years of Fiat 500 Installation – Turin
European Museum of Modern Art – Picasso Reloaded Installation – Barcelona, Spain
2021
Pinacoteca di Brera – The Bell of Sant’Ambrogio Installation – Milan
2020
Hotel Splendid Royal – 7 Women for Picasso – Lugano, Switzerland
2019
Studio of Japanese Master Luthier Nagaishi – The Violin for Bressani – Cremona
Italian Consulate – Guest of Consul Genuardi – New York, USA
Thetis – Venice Art Night – Permanent Installation – Venice
2018
D’O – Creation of Piatto Pop with Davide Oldani – San Pietro All’Olmo
2017
Arsenale di Venezia – Nappe – Laguna Art Award – Venice
Private Collection – Bel-Air, Beverly Hills – Los Angeles
2015
Museo Macist – Permanent Installation – Biella
2014
Museo Nazionale dell’Auto Mauto – The Fiat 500 – Turin
2012
Erotic Museum – Installation – Amsterdam
2011
Museo Piaggio – Pontedera
2010
Fuori Salone, Tortona District – Milan
Group Exhibitions
2024
Made4Art Art Award and Libreria Bocca – Milan
Super Studio Maxi – (Un)Expected Fair – Manuel Zoia Gallery Kuoridistoffa © – Milan
2019
Arsenale Nuovissimo – Friends – Thetis Venice
Castello Visconteo – Looking for Monnalisa – Pavia
Santa Maria della Scala – Angels and Artists – Siena
2018
Zelig – Merry Merry Trends Sposa Le Tendenze – Milan
2017
Hotel Excelsior – Open20 Venice Film Festival – Lido di Venezia
Serrone di Palazzo Reale – Los Angeles – Monza
2016
Museo Tornielli – The Colors of Rock – Ameno
2015
JW Marriott – Summer Art – Venice
JW Marriott – Sculptures in the Park – Venice
Spectrum Miami Art Show – Wikiarte Gallery – Miami, USA
2014
Santa Marta – The Night of Wonders – Venice
2009
Museo della Scienza e della Tecnica – Milan
Biblioteca Nazionale – The Disaster – Turin
Charity & Philanthropy
2024
Fatebenefratelli Pediatric Home – Find Your World – Milan
Collegio Borromeo – Women Portraits: Bressani for CNAO – National Center for Hadrontherapy, Pavia
IRCCS San Matteo Pediatrics – Find Your World: Artwork Delivery – Pavia
Pediatrics Department, Busto Arsizio Hospital – Find Your World: Artwork Delivery – Busto Arsizio
ParkinsonMove Giro d’Italia – Kuoridistoffa ©: Artwork and Jersey Logo – Peschiera del Garda / Cecina
Pediatrics Department, Lodi Hospital – Find Your World: Artwork Delivery – Lodi
2023
Torre Libeskind – Between Light and Shadow: Charity Auction for Ukraine – Milan
2022
IRCCS San Matteo Pediatrics – Find Your World: Project Presentation – Pavia
2021
Regina Margherita Hospital – Art Ambassador for Eitan – Turin
Pediatrics Department, Vigevano Hospital – Find Your World – Vigevano
Il Rifugio – Italian National League for the Protection of Dogs – Pavia (7th consecutive year)
2020
Policlinico San Matteo – Burke & Burke – Tibi Respiratory Patient Donation – Pavia
Charity Auctions – Pandemiart: Artists United for COVID-19 – Naples
2018
Aula Magna, University of Pavia – Christmas Charity Party
2017
Radio 105 – Radio Bau – Milan
Cupola Arnaboldi – Art Does Good – Pavia
2015
Santa Maria Gualtieri – 900 Years of San Michele – Pavia
Teatro Sociale – A Model for Art – Biella
2014
The City Dressed in Fabric – Liceo Artistico Volta – Pavia
Different Alphabets – Mara Maionchi as Testimonial – Pavia
Palazzo del Broletto – The City Dressed in Fabric – Pavia
Santa Maria Gualtieri – 900 Years of San Michele – Pavia
2013
Dosso Verde – Artist Balls – Pavia
ENPA – National Animal Protection Agency – San Genesio, Pavia
2012
ENPA – National Animal Protection Agency – San Genesio, Pavia
2010
Noy / Caro Papà Christmas – Zelig and Colorado – Milan
Awards & Recognitions
2024
State Police Foundation – Certificate of Appreciation to the Master
Pavia Police Headquarters (Questura) – Certificate of Appreciation to the Master
Italian Air Force Acrobatics Patrol, Frecce Tricolore – Certificate of Appreciation
Busto Arsizio Hospital, Pediatrics ASST Valle Olona – Certificate of Appreciation to the Master
2023
Provincial Command of the Carabinieri, Pavia – Certificate of Appreciation to the Master
Sea Vision Group – Certificate of Appreciation to the Master
Società Canottieri Ticino – Plaque of Gratitude and Acknowledgment for Collaboration
2022
UNCI – National Union of Italian Knights – Honour and Merit – National Presidency
Provincial Command of the Carabinieri – Certificate of Appreciation from Colonel Iseglio – Pavia
Italian National No-Profit, Alberto Zaccheroni – Honorary Member
2019
Illuminated Men Award – Matera
Exhibit in San Diego – Contest Finalist Certificate – San Diego, USA
2018
Stefano Bressani and Davide Oldani – Honorary Members of the Confraternity of Zuppa alla Pavese – Pavia
2016
San Siro Civic Merit Award for Artistic Achievements – Municipality of Pavia
Laguna Art Award – Special Open Section Winner – Venice
Palio Awards
2024
Drappo del Palio – Master of the Palio of Asti – Asti
2014
Drappo del Palio – Master of the Palio del Ticino – Pavia
Art Catalogues
2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024
Sala Buzzati – CAM Modern Art Catalog – Milan
2023
Le guide di Repubblica – Publication: Stefano Bressani, The Tailor of Art
2020
Arte Anniversary – Milan
Projects
Through fabric, Stefano Bressani challenges two-dimensionality, guiding us into a world where art is depth and touch.