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BIO

Italian-American artist, Maurizio Battifora has honed their craft over the past fifteen years in the vibrant art scenes of Miami and Los Angeles.  Their work can be found in prestigious private collections across the United States, including Texas, Missouri, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York.

While Battifora received foundational training in Miami under the tutelage of artist Edwin Montalvo, their artistic development is largely driven by self-directed exploration and experimentation.  This empirical approach has led to a unique and evolving style.  Beginning with a focus on primitivist paintings from 2005 to 2008, Battifora's practice has now blossomed into a contemporary interpretation of Rococo, characterized by the dynamic juxtaposition of distinct acrylic dot strokes, evolving into a figurative style of the last 7 years.

Maurizio Battifora's creative focus has centered on his acclaimed "Marie Antoinette" collection.  An unapologetic wink to gilded luxury and the pursue of happiness. More than a historical figure, Marie Antoinette serves as a powerful metaphor for the enduring themes of individuality, self-determination, and the transformative power of reinvention.  As the artist explains, "She is the original influencer… her head can be cut off a thousand times, but she keeps coming back.”  . 

Selected Exhibits

MASH Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2023-2024

Tracy Park Gallery, Malibu, CA 2023

Tracy Park Gallery, Malibu, CA 2020

Florence Biennale, Florence, Italy, 2019

Skidmore Contemporary Art Gallery, Santa Monica, CA 2018

Gallery 825 LAAA, Los Angeles, CA 2018

Las Lagunas Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA 2018

Mark Borghi Fine Art Gallery, New York, NY 2018

Sebastopol Center For The Arts, Sebastopol CA 2018

Apero Fine Arts Gallery, CA 2017/2018

Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL 2016

Vu New River Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2016

Coral Springs Museum, Coral Springs FL 2016

ArtServe Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2014/2016

NSU Museum-Artopia Fort Lauderdale, FL 2015

Artist Haven Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2010/2013

The Red Bull Art Of Can, Dallas, TX 2010

The Parker Play House, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2009

The Nude Show, Orlando, FL 2009