Massimo Bartolini

Massimo Bartolini is a Spiegel Wilks Visiting Artist and Instructor at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. His work spans sculpture, performance, and photography to create evocative spaces and anti-monumental sculptures. He has exhibited globally, including solo shows at The Fruitmarket Gallery (Edinburgh) and installations in Venice Biennale, dOCUMENTA (Kassel), and Yokohama Triennale. His works are housed in collections like Castello Di Rivoli (Turin) and Maxxi Arte (Rome).

His artistic practice emphasizes material experimentation and conceptual exploration, often challenging traditional monumental forms. Bartolini has taught workshops at institutions such as the Accademia Albertina in Turino and Fondazione Spinola Banna. His research interests intersect spatial design, materiality, and contemporary art discourse.

No grants or advising roles are explicitly noted, though his exhibitions and publications reflect sustained engagement with international art communities. He currently resides and works in Cecina, Italy.