Andrea Tagliapietra

Andrea Tagliapietra is a Professor of History of Philosophy at Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele (UniSR), where he also directs ICONE, the European Research Center for the History and Theory of Image. His work bridges classical philosophical inquiry with contemporary cultural analysis, particularly in the domains of visual representation and human experience.

His research focuses on fundamental philosophical themes such as sincerity, lies, modesty, the gift, laughter, pain, and the nature of experience. He explores these through historical and theoretical lenses, often connecting them to broader cultural phenomena, including cartoons and visual media.

Tagliapietra is the author of over twenty books, reflecting a deep engagement with moral and existential questions. His philosophical stance emphasizes the critical examination of the 'obvious'—challenging taken-for-granted assumptions in both knowledge and everyday life.

He was awarded the prestigious Viareggio Prize for Literary Essays in 2004, recognizing his contributions to philosophical writing and public intellectual discourse.

He is also an active public intellectual, contributing articles on culture and society, and maintains a personal interest in rare guitars, which he collects and plays. His work at ICONE fosters interdisciplinary research on image theory, positioning him at the intersection of philosophy, art, and media studies.