How did Cattelan, Banksy, Hirst, Koons, and all the others become who they are?
An exclusive opportunity for your artistic career
PitturiAmo invites you to a private and exclusive meeting with some of the most important international art consultants.
In an intimate and elegant setting, immersed in the tranquility of the heart of Sicily, you will have the opportunity to engage directly with critics, curators, and established artists, receiving strategic advice and practical tools to promote your art internationally.
- MoMA – New York
- Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York
- Art Basel
- Venice Biennale
- Vatican Museums
- Prestigious solo exhibitions
Maximum number of seats available
During the event, you will be able to participate in a training seminar, an exclusive lunch with art consultants, a Portfolio Review in a One-to-One meeting, and a Roundtable Discussion.
A privileged moment of dialogue to discuss the best opportunities for your career; from participating in international exhibitions and fairs to building an effective artistic brand.
Limited Seats
An opportunity reserved for a few selected artists to ensure quality interaction.
Remote Edition Version
If you cannot be physically present on June 21, you can also participate in a special Remote Edition version. Ask your consultant for more information.
Your network is your net worth: the more connections you create, the more opportunities you have to grow
Who will be at your disposal:
✅ Daniele Radini Tedeschi – Art critic
✅ Stefania Pieralice – Curator
✅ Michelangelo Lacagnina – Artist
✅ Nino Argentati – Online communication expert
✅ Anna Soricaro – Gallery owner
✅ The entire PitturiAmo staff
You will have the opportunity to access top-tier events!
MoMA, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Art Basel, Venice Biennale, Vatican Museums, prestigious solo exhibitions
Why attend this event?
An exclusive meeting
- You will take part in an exclusive meeting with some of the most important players in the international art world.
Make personal acquaintances
- Meet internationally renowned art critics and curators;
Get targeted advice
- Talk personally with all your art consultants, verifying which aspects to enhance to make it even more interesting in the eyes of critics and collectors;
Learn to communicate
- Learn the secrets of online and offline communication
Plan your activities
- Plan promotional activities specifically focused on your art, with care and without leaving anything to chance;
Learn how to relate to galleries
- Discover how to present yourself at your best to international art galleries, avoiding mistakes that could hinder your artistic growth;
Discover Sicily
- Take advantage of an interesting vacation in Sicily, exploring the island’s traditions and cuisine.
Request more information from our consultants
Do you want more information? Chat with one of our consultants via WhatsApp. Send a message now, and we will reply as soon as possible
Select your PitturiAmo consultant and find out how to participate in this exclusive event.
LIMITED SPOTS
ANNA
DESPOINA
MONIA
ROSSELLA
VIVIANA
Anna Soricaro - Critic, Expert, Gallerist
Despoina Tsormpatzidou - Critic, Consultant
Monia Scarantino - Consultant
Rossella Antonucci - Critic, Consultant
Reserved and charming location
A place far from the chaos, perfect for focusing on artistic and professional growth.
Objective
Provide targeted strategies and exclusive contacts to enhance your visibility in the international art scene.
Remote Edition Version
If you cannot be physically present on June 21, you can also participate in a special Remote Edition version. Ask your consultant for more information.
Il Casale di Emma
An oasis in the heart of Sicily
Where We Are
Il Casale di Emma is an event venue located in the province of Caltanissetta, on the border with the province of Palermo. It is an ancient farmhouse with the classic “baglio structure“, dominated by a splendid centuries-old white mulberry tree.
The farmhouse has recently been converted into a venue for cultural meetings and special occasions. Only 2 km from the Palermo-Catania highway, it is easily accessible by private transport.
An unmissable opportunity to discover the Sicilian hinterland and the island’s best tourist destinations.
How to reach us
You can reach Il Casale di Emma with your car (clear and simple directions will be provided).
Guests of Honor
It’s not enough to be talented, you also need to be visible in the right circles.
Daniele Radini Tedeschi
Daniele Radini Tedeschi, editorial director of the Atlas of Contemporary Art (Giunti edition), is an art critic and television presenter. He has seven editions as curator of national pavilions at the Venice Biennale Arte. He is currently the artistic director of the Grenada National Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale.
Among his most recent conferences are: the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA; Vittoriano in Rome; MAXXI Museum in Rome; and La Sapienza University in Rome.
He is responsible for the “Gruppo Start” stand at Art Basel (Miami) 2024.
Stefania Pieralice
Stefania Pieralice, graduated with honors in Law and curator of the Guatemala National Pavilion at the 56th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia and the same Pavilion at the 16th Venice Biennale – Architecture. Since 2017, she has held the role of curator of the “Atlas of Contemporary Art” yearbook (Giunti edition).
Among her most significant conferences are: 2016/2018 Press Room of the Chamber of Deputies; 2021 MAXXI Museum; 2019/2023 Senate of the Italian Republic.
Michelangelo Lacagnina
He is among the artists selected by Dolce & Gabbana to decorate Smeg designer refrigerators and the Dolce & Gabbana Home Line collection, creating unique pieces inspired by Sicilian tradition. He has exhibited his works in prestigious international cities such as Los Angeles, Vancouver, New York, and London.
For Heineken, he designed the limited edition glass 2024 Cristalli di Sale collection for Birra Messina.
He boasts numerous solo exhibitions in Italy and several collaborations in production art design with companies that have chosen his art to enhance their packaging. Among the limited editions he has contributed to are Barbosa Gioielli, Zagaranera Parfum, Perugina, Dolce & Gabbana Sicily Home Collection, Swatch Taac Watches, I Mori Wellsana, Freni Milano Pasticcerie, Scancarello Sicilian Nougat Factories, Serio Cefalù Ancient Gelaterias, and Birra Messina for Heineken.
He has also designed entire lamp collections for the FiLed Home Collection.
His latest collection, Storici 2.0 Action Design, was exclusively previewed at the 2024 Milan Furniture Fair. This line reinterprets styles and trends with a retro taste, integrating art with the artistic production of Michelangelo Lacagnina Art, in some works created in collaboration.
The day’s programme
A training seminar will be followed by lunch, featuring high-quality Sicilian typical products, a personalized meeting, and a round table, during which renowned consultants will explain to a few selected international artists how to move correctly to start a successful career.
- 10:00 – 11:00 – Welcome Coffee break
- 11:00 – 13:00 – Training seminar + wine tasting
- 13:00 – 14:30 – Convivial lunch
- 14:30 – 16:30 – One-to-One Portfolio Review
- 16:30 – 17:00 – Coffee break
- 17:00 – 19:30 – Opportunity Check – Roundtable discussion
- 19:30 – 20:00 – Greetings
Only a few artists selected by the PitturiAmo editorial team and any accompanying guests will be admitted.
Remote Edition Version
If you cannot be physically present on June 21, you can also participate in a special Remote Edition version. Ask your consultant for more information.
During the seminar, companions can attend a wine tasting course.
The course is provided by the sponsor Fresco di Vigna
The training seminar
The meeting will begin with a training seminar during which the best strategies to gain visibility in the real world and online will be explained to you.
The seminar will be conducted by:
- Daniele Radini Tedeschi – Critic
- Stefania Pieralice – Curator
- Michelangelo Lacagnina – Artist
- Nino Argentati – Digital Marketing Expert
- Anna Soricaro – Gallerist
The convivial lunch
All selected artists will be offered a lunch based on locally sourced regional products.
A delicious opportunity to get to know traditional Sicilian cuisine up close.
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with the right people.
Portfolio Review
You will be able to personally show your works to art consultants and discuss with them the best promotion strategy, tailored exclusively for you.
- With Daniele Radini Tedeschi, you will understand the strategies necessary to gain access to the most important international exhibitions and art fairs.
- With Stefania Pieralice, you will receive suggestions and advice on your art, aimed at potential recognition in the contemporary art market.
- With Michelangelo Lacagnina, you will discover how to secure important collaborations with the business world.
- With Anna Soricaro, you will learn how to present yourself effectively to art galleries. Discover which missteps you absolutely must avoid.
- With Nino Argentat, you will discover all the secrets of the web. Learn how to gain top visibility on search engines and create truly effective promotional campaigns.
Bring your updated portfolio and one of your best works to view it live with the consultants.
Opportunity Check – Roundtable discussion
The road to access the best international events !
You will be able to agree with all the consultants on the best opportunities for the development of your career.
Opportunities to exhibit in the best museums, fairs, and galleries in the world.
Unique opportunities to seize only at this moment, because the right train passes very few times in life.
Investing in your network is like planting seeds: today you cultivate connections, tomorrow you reap opportunities!
Contact our consultants for more information
Nino Argentati is the President of PitturiAmo, one of the leading Italian platforms dedicated to the promotion of contemporary artists. Active in the field of web marketing and business consulting since 1995, Nino Argentati has extensive experience in helping artists and professionals develop communication techniques both online and in the real world.
His career has seen him engaged in the creation of effective digital platforms and the organization of significant artistic events. Thanks to his passion for art and his expertise in digital marketing and SEO, he has helped numerous artists emerge and gain recognition on a national and international scale.
With PitturiAmo, he organizes art events all over the world.
New York, Paris, Madrid, Vienna, Berlin, London, Florence, Milan, and Rome are just some of the international venues where PitturiAmo artists have had the opportunity to exhibit their artworks..
He is the author of the book “The Art of Making Yourself Known – Marketing Tips for Emerging and Established Artists”. Translated into six languages, it is a reference point for all artists who wish to promote their art.
Graduated in classical literature with top marks, she specialized at the Mabec Master’s program of Federculture.
She is an art scholar and critic, text editor, creator and curator of exhibitions and interdisciplinary projects, as well as national and international cultural events. For years, she has worked on European project design, developing an international network of collaboration in the artistic and cultural fields.
Since 2005, she has been the director of the De Nittis Foundation. Since 2015, she has been a registered art appraiser with the Chamber of Commerce of Bari. She is a master’s lecturer at private institutes of cultural heritage management and the artistic director of the Zerouno Cultural Center.
She has collaborated with various local periodicals, online magazines, curated independent publications, and written numerous art catalogues.
She actively collaborates with PitturiAmo for the organization of artistic and cultural events worldwide.
Talent opens doors, but it’s relationships that let you through
Ask for information
These are all the benefits for those who join the initiative
- You will participate in an exclusive meeting with some of the most important international art operators;
- You will know internationally renowned art critics and curators personally;
- You will speak personally with them about your art, verifying which aspects to highlight to make it even more interesting in the eyes of critics and collectors;
- You will plan promotional activities specifically focused on your art;
- You will learn the secrets of online and offline communication;
- You will discover how to present yourself in the best way to international art galleries, avoiding mistakes that could hinder your artistic growth;
- You will take advantage of it for an interesting vacation in Sicily, discovering the island’s traditions and cuisine.
No one achieves success alone: it is the connections that transform an idea into a reality.
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Painters in promotion
Paintings on display
Nino Argentati during some of the many events organized by PitturiAmo. From top left with: Vittorio Sgarbi and Sandro Serradifalco at the Premio Maestri in Milan, with Maria Grazia Todaro at the Art 3F fair in Alta Savoia, with Philippe Daverio, at the Vittorio Sgarbi Award, with Sandro Serradifalco at the Normanni Award, with Mario Salvo and Francesca Reger at the Raffaello Sanzio Award in Via Margutta, Rome, with Daniele Radini Tedeschi, Anna Soricaro, and Stefania Pieralice at the Artist of Europe 24 Award.
PitturiAmo has already helped many artists to gain greater visibility online, which has resulted in:
- Sale of paintings directly on the portal;
- Sale of paintings by private treaty;
- Win prizes in contests;
- Participation in fairs, exhibitions and various events;
- Exhibitions in group shows in prestigious places;
- Publications in art catalogues;
- Inclusions in the most prestigious art collections.
PitturiAmo is present at major art events together with many internationally renowned artists and critics, such as:
- Vittorio Sgarbi;
- Daniele Radini Tedeschi;
- Anna Soricaro;
- Stefania Pieralice;
- Sandro Serradifalco;
- Philippe Daverio;
- Paolo Levi;
Working together with PitturiAmo are:
- Curators;
- Art critics;
- Gallery owners;
- Journalists;
PitturiAmo is covering a void, created by the Italian state, which does nothing to promote art in the world
From left: Paolo Levi, international critic of art and Nino Argentati, President of PitturiAmo.
Any doubts? Read our answers!
What is the International Art Convention?
The International Art Convention is an exclusive meeting reserved for a limited number of selected artists. The event offers the opportunity to engage with art critics, curators, gallery owners, and communication experts to receive strategic advice and practical tools to promote one’s art internationally.
How many spots are available?
The maximum number of participants is 50 artists to ensure quality interaction with the consultants.
What benefits does participation offer?
- Direct access to internationally renowned art critics and curators
- Personalized advice to enhance one’s art
- Targeted promotion strategies and exclusive contacts
- Insights into online and offline communication
- Opportunity to present oneself to international art galleries
- An immersive experience in the heart of Sicily
What documents or materials should I bring with me?
Selected artists must bring their updated portfolio and at least one representative artwork to discuss with the consultants.
When and where will the event take place?
The event will take place on June 21, 2025, at Il Casale di Emma in Resuttano (CL), in Sicilia.
Who will be the speakers and consultants present?
Participants will have the opportunity to interact with:
- Daniele Radini Tedeschi – Art critic
- Stefania Pieralice – Curator
- Michelangelo Lacagnina – Artist
- Nino Argentati – Online communication expert
- Anna Soricaro – Gallery owner
- The entire PitturiAmo staff
How can I reach the location?
Il Casale di Emma is located in the province of Caltanissetta, easily accessible by car.
Does the event have a participation fee?
Yes, the event includes a participation fee that will be communicated to selected candidates.
Who can participate?
Only artists selected by the editorial team of PitturiAmo can participate. Accompanying persons are allowed, but with a dedicated program.
What activities are planned during the event?
During the day, the following will take place:
- Training seminar with art experts
- Convivial lunch with typical Sicilian products
- One-to-One Portfolio Review to receive personalized advice on one’s art
- Round table “Opportunity Check” to discuss the best promotion opportunities
How can I apply to participate?
To apply, it is necessary to fill out the information request form available on the PitturiAmo website and wait for the selection by the editorial team.
Can I contact someone for more information?
Yes, you can contact a PitturiAmo consultant via WhatsApp or email to receive more details and assistance.
Request more information from our consultants
Do you want more information? Chat with one of our consultants via WhatsApp. Send a message now, and we will reply as soon as possible
Select your PitturiAmo consultant and find out how to participate in this exclusive event.
LIMITED SPOTS
ANNA
DESPOINA
MONIA
ROSSELLA
VIVIANA
Anna Soricaro - Critic, Expert, Gallerist
Despoina Tsormpatzidou - Critic, Consultant
Monia Scarantino - Consultant
Rossella Antonucci - Critic, Consultant
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