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Marco Tirelli is a contemporary Italian artist born in Rome in 1956. He is renowned for his work in painting, sculpture and installation. Tirelli graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome and began his artistic career in the 1980s. His minimalist, atmospheric style is characterised by the use of geometric shapes, monochrome surfaces and subtle plays of light and shadow. His works often evoke a sense of mystery and contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the nature of perception and space. Marco Tirelli has exhibited his work in numerous galleries and art institutions around the world, helping to enrich the contemporary artistic landscape.

"Marco Tirelli: Opere 1975-1999" - MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art, Rome, Italy (2009) : A major retrospective exhibition covering Tirelli's early works through to the late 1990s, highlighting the evolution of his artistic style.

Venice Biennale - Italian Pavilion, Venice, Italy (1995, 2001, 2011): Tirelli has represented Italy at several editions of the Venice Biennale, one of the most important contemporary art events in the world.

"Marco Tirelli: Altre nature" - Villa Medici, Rome, Italy (2013) : A solo exhibition at Villa Medici, the renowned French cultural institution in Rome, presenting a selection of Tirelli's iconic works exploring the theme of nature.

"Marco Tirelli: Abisso" - Museo Marino Marini, Florence, Italy (2017) : A solo exhibition at the Museo Marino Marini, featuring Tirelli's recent works exploring notions of abyss and depth.

"Marco Tirelli: Segni e Luci" - Palazzo Ducale, Genoa, Italy (2020) : A solo exhibition at the Palazzo Ducale, showcasing Tirelli's work characterised by the subtle use of light and signs in his abstract compositions.