ABOUT
My name is Ilaria Bochicchio, also known as Ilaz. I was born in 1988 and raised in Italy. 
My artistic journey began in 2015 when I was selected as one of one hundred artists for the Young Artist Biennale, which featured European participation. In 2016, I had the privilege of accompanying my painting research with Natvar Bhavsar, a prominent figure in American Abstract Expressionism (b.1934), during the collective exhibition Form and No. Form at the Salomon Arts Gallery in New York.  I have exhibited my work in numerous solo and group shows across major cities including Roma, Milan, Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid, Miami, Los Angeles, and New York. Additionally, I have participated in various international Art Fairs, represented by distinguished galleries such as Hysteria Art Gallery in Milan, Karin Reisova in Turin, Molin Corvo Gallery in Paris, DePlume in Los Angeles and Salomon Art Gallery New York.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Since 2017, I have been working as the Artistic Director of the Art & Landscape Foundation, founded in New York by italian architect Roberto Brams. Together, we have carried out numerous site-specific projects: from the art residency in Pantelleria, to Milan for the art/interior design projects of private residence like the historic penthouse of San Simpliciano in Brera, to New York in various Tribeca lofts, and finally in the latest project of two boutique hotels in uptown NYC, featuring more than 30 site-specific art intallation. 
Now in Miami, I have begun a collaboration with italian architect Gaia Sonzogni for many site specific art project for private residences and public space.
Throughout my career, I have curated numerous exhibitions festival and artistic events with The Creators Collective in Milan and New York, with TiD (The Interior Design Milan), 
always striving to focus on the fusion and dialogue between various artistic expressions (music, contemporary art in all its forms and design). I was the artistic director for Dream Art Festival in South of  Italy as part of the Matera Capitale della Cultura celebration. The festival featured artists from Beijing, Mexico City, Los Angeles, New York, and local talents, fostering cultural exchange and collaboration on a global scale. 











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