Fantastifare since 1984
Who is Melkio?
Melkio was born in Genova in 1984 and he draws since ever. The concept of “since ever” is defined by himself in this way: “…Since I have memories I have always had a pencil in my hand and a piece of paper to scribble on. For me it is the most natural thing I could do, I always took it for granted…”
Melkio grew up with a deep passion for electronic music. He spent his youth traveling across Europe, exploring the best clubs, festivals, and raves, eventually becoming a promoter in the Italian scene.
Yet, his love for art was always present in one form or another.
He would carry markers with him to parties, drawing on people and, during that time, creating some of the characters that would later become central to his work.
Melkio began dedicating himself to art in 2020
after a decade of experience as a promoter in the electronic music scene.
This decision followed the development of several projects, including writing a theatrical show and creating visuals for the Sonar Off festival in Barcelona.
After years of immersing himself in music and experiences,
Melkio felt the need to fully channel his energy into his own creativity.
Inspired by Yoda’s philosophy, he focuses on cultivating his imagination while remaining attentive to market feedback.
This approach has led him to build a path of collaborations, projects, and exhibitions.
Melkio’s style is evolving but we can safely place it in the Pop Surrealism.
Characterised by strong lines, marked edges and the use of few colours, mainly black, white and primary colours.
His main influences are: Jacovitti, Mordillo, Escher, De Chirico, Munari and Osvaldo Cavandoli (the author of the legendary cartoon “The Line”).
Exhibitions / Events:
2025
🇬🇷 – Athens – Anima Gallery
🇮🇱 – Tel Aviv – Kroll contemporary
🇮🇹 – Genova – ArteFiera
🇫🇷 – Lille – Art Week
🇨🇦 – Montreal – Galerie Beauchamp
🇨🇦 – Quebec City – Galerie Beauchamp
🇨🇦 – Toronto – Galerie Beauchamp
🇫🇷 – Lyon – Deza gallery
🇫🇷 – Roanne – Deza gallery
🇫🇷 – Villerest – Deza gallery
🇮🇹 – Biella – Doodle gravel presentation with Freebike
🇺🇸 – Atlanta – Arts in Robotics by IIT
🇹🇷 – Istanbul – Digital art Fest with Project22 (June)
🇲🇦 – Marrakesh – No Border art gallery (December)
2024
🇫🇷 – Lille – Live painting performance @Artup! with Arnaud Rogez Gallery
🇮🇹 – Genova – Human+Robot project presentation with Italian Istitute of Technology
🇳🇱 – Dorst – Dnk Gallery
🇮🇹 – Lucca – Bernabò Art Gallery
🇮🇹 – Biella – Montmartre Gallery
🇮🇹 – Napoli – Riquadro Galley
🇮🇹 – Genova – Live performance @ private event – Salone Nautico
🇮🇹 – Verona – Human + Robot @ Muraless Hotel
🇮🇹 – Novara – Live performance @ Legart Gallery
🇪🇸 – Alicante – Jaloe Gallery
2023
🇮🇹 – Milano – Triennale: L’arte è wow
🇨🇳 – Hong Kong – The sound of Pixel
🇺🇸 – New York – The pixel show
🇦🇪 – Dubai – Kanvas
🇰🇷 – Seoul – Double interface
🇮🇹 – Como – Galp Gallery
🇮🇹 – Piacenza – Temporary gallery
🇦🇪 – Dubai – TODA
🇫🇷 – Lille – Arnaud Rogez Gallery
🇮🇹 – Genova – Live Performance
2022
🇮🇹 – Venice – Giobagnara flagship store
🇮🇹 – Novara – Legart gallery
🇺🇸 – New York – The Pixel Show
🇮🇹 – Pistoia – Dynamo art factory
🇺🇸 – Miami – The floating pixels
🇮🇹 – Genova – Arte in off
2021
🇮🇹 – Genova – Temporary gallery with Natoli
🇮🇹 – Genova – Sampcity
2020