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Production Manager & Co-curator
Alex Fallica (Lecce, *1998) is a new media artist. After a BA in New Media Art Technologies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice and a Master’s Program in Cultural Project Management, by Università Cattolica and Politecnico di Milano, they are currently attending the Interface Cultures MA at the Kunstuniversität in Linz (AT). Since September 2021, they collaborate with the Milan-based multimedia art studio, Tokonoma. Not focusing on any specific media and being willing to experiment but having grown fond of video art, installation and interactivity, their research focuses on socio-anthropological aspects of human nature, with a profound interest of violence and violation both as physical and psychological phenomena. Alex is also part of the artistic and curatorial duo MAalex; their latest exhibitions include Ars Electronica Festival 2023, Linz (AT), Speculum Artium Festival, Trbovlje (SLO) and Pixxelpoint Festival 2023, Nova Gorica (SLO).
Brand Manager & Graphic Designer
Emma Silvana Tripaldi (Florence, *1997) is a multimedia artist and designer. Born and raised in Florence, she graduated in Graphic Design and Multimedia at the Free Academy of Fine Arts, Florence. Currently, she is continuing her artistic research in Austria, where she is pursuing the MA Interface Cultures at the Kunstuniversität Linz. Her artistic practice embraces different media including sound, photography, video and 3d rendering, with a focus on interactive aspects. Currently his artistic research is oriented on the tangible and communicative characteristics of sound in the context of the artwork and soundscape. Her latest exhibitions include Ars Electronica Festival 2023, Linz (AT), Speculum Artium Festival, Trbovlje (SLO) and Wip Festival 2023, Nicosia (CY).
Project Manager & Curator
Martina Pizzigoni (Bergamo, *1998) is a multimedia artist. After a BA in NTA at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, in 2021 they got an MA in Cultural Project Management at the Università Cattolica and Politecnico di Milano, where they did an internship within Studio Azzurro. In 2022, they collaborated with the artist Yuval Avital, as an Art project developer within the Reggio Parma Festival 2022. Their artistic practice focuses on the creation of interactive experiences, while their main research is the habit we live in, with the socio-anthropological implications that characterise our digitally dominated society. They are currently attending the Interface Cultures MA at the Kunstuniversität Linz, (AT). They are part of the MAalex artistic and curatorial duo. Some of their latest exhibitions include Ars Electronica Festival 2023, Linz (AT), Speculum Artium Festival, Trbovlje (SLO) and Pixxelpoint Festival 2023, Nova Gorica (SLO).
UI/UX Designer & Software Developer
Mattia Salamida (Putignano, *1999), is a Milan-based UX and UI Designer who seamlessly blends creativity and technology to craft visually captivating and functional digital solutions. He earned a BA in Communication Design from Politecnico di Milano in 2021, were he continued by pursuing an MA in Digital Interaction Design. During his studies, he spent a period aboard at the University of Art and Design in Linz, (AT). Mattia’s goal is to push the boundaries of creativity by harnessing the power of innovative design principles by collaborating in the creation of innovative projects, such as his internships at Mam-e s.r.l.s., and the involvement in hackathons such as the NASA-SpaceAppChallenge2019, where his project DrownOrDie earned a spot among the top eight finalists. His dedication to the world of design also extends to volunteering experiences, including participation in three international editions of LIFE – Alberobello Light Festival, contributing to communication campaigns for various events.
Art director & Graphic Designer
Sofia Talanti (Florence, *1995) is an Italian digital artist and 3D designer based in Linz (AT). In 2018 they graduated in sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Carrara (IT), and then worked in the Netherlands as an assistant of the artist Rob Voerman. In 2019, they got an MA in Exhibit Design at the Institute for Art and Restoration of Palazzo Spinelli, Florence. They are currently attending the MA Interface Cultures in the University of Art and Design in Linz (AT). They exhibit in various digital programs and physical exhibitions across Italy and Europe, and their latest exhibitions include Ars Electronica Festival 2023, Linz (AT), Queer Pandemia curated by Ultraqueer and Base, Milano (IT), ReA! Art Fair (IT), TALES, curated by MiDi Motori Digitali, Daste Bergamo (IT), Desire Generation/DIGI-GXL, Dalton Superstore, London (UK) and in 2022 they were shortlisted for the video category of the competition Artefici del nostro Tempo, Venice (IT).
