Maurizio Cattelan (born in Padua, 1960 – lives and works between Milan and New York) is one of the most prominent Italian artists in the contemporary art scene. Over a thirty-year-long career, his works highlight the paradoxes of society and reflect on political and cultural scenarios with great depth and insight. By using iconic images and a caustic visual language, his works spark heated public debate fostering a sense of collective participation. His solo exhibitions have been hosted by leading international institutions, including Fundação de Serralves in Porto, the Centre Pompidou-Metz, Moderna Museet in Stockholm, the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul, the Blenheim Palace in Woodstock and the Pirelli Hangar Bicocca in Milan. Cattelan has also participated in numerous major group exhibitions, such as the Venice Biennale, the Whitney Biennial, and the Yokohama Triennale, and has received prestigious awards and honors throughout his career.
