Studio Azzurro

Studio Azzurro is an artistic studio based in Milan, that focuses its research on the expressive potential of new Information Technologies. It was first set up in 1982 by Fabio Cirifino (photography), Paolo Rosa (visual arts and film) and Leonardo Sangiorgi (graphics and animation). From 1995 until 2011 Stefano Roveda, an expert in interactive systems, joined the group. For over forty years, Studio Azzurro has been investigating the poetic and expressive potential of  technologies that have had such an impact on relations in this age. Through video-installations, sensitive and interactive environments, theatrical performances and films, it has blazed a trail that is now acknowledged worldwide, by countless major artistic and theatrical institutions and events. In addition to experimental work, the groups activities are also tied in with more formative experiences such as the designing of museums and theme exhibitions whose cultural value has been recognised at all levels. In both cases, Studio Azzurro has taken care to create communicative environments that require an active and significant participation on behalf of the spectator who is part of the narrative structure, inspired by a use of multi textual approach and a continuous shift between virtual and real elements. 
The poetic soul of Studio Azzurro lives in the many bodies and minds of those who have contributed to the creation of this unique artistic process. The plural artist confronts the complexity of new technological languages intertwining personalities with competencies. We are therefore open to collaborations with other artists and group work of any kind.