ABOUT
US

Artdate is a collective of artists and professionals who design technological events, immersive experiences, and innovative educational projects that blend art, design, and technology.

Our mission is to forge authentic connections between people, places, and ideas through transformative creative experiences. Drawing on extensive expertise in organizing contemporary art and cultural events, we partner with leading institutions, cultural festivals, and independent organizations to deliver bold, accessible, and culturally resonant work across Italy and internationally.

We believe that art can be a catalyst for change, a space for encounter, and a powerful tool to imagine new, alternative futures.

We create experiences that unite art, learning, and nature.

OUR GOALS

reliability

We build trust through consistency, transparency, and commitment to ensuring quality in every single detail.

Creativity

We invest in innovation and responsibility. We create and deliver experiences that can inspire emotion.

Connections

We cultivate connections based on active listening, respecting people, resources, and the environment.

OUR TEAM

Salvo Trovato

Art Director

Salvo Trovato

Art Director

Founder of the ArtDate project. A background as an avant-garde theater director. Worked in the music industry as a record executive and Artistic Director at independent and major labels (EMI Music Italy). Served as Art Director and Marketing Manager for academies and institutions in Milan, in the fields of digital technological innovation, fashion, and design.

Osa Rosti

Design Artist

Osa Rosti

Design Artist

Swedish-born artist living and working in Sicily. Her artistic journey began with training in silversmithing and jewelry design at the London Guildhall University. However, it was the versatility and malleability of papier-mâché that captivated her, allowing her to explore endless possibilities. Using both traditional and innovative techniques, she creates a wide range of artworks, exhibited and sold in galleries and home décor stores around the world.

Associated course: A Papier-Mâché and Dance Workshop

Eleonora Parrello

Performer in Motion

Eleonora Parrello

Performer in Motion

Graduated from The School for Body-Mind Centering®. She integrates the somatic, sensory, and meditative experience of movement with artistic and performative practice in dance, theater, and education. She is a teacher and educator of somatic movement, with experience in aquatic environments, breath-holding, and exploration of marine life. Artistically trained in Italy, London, and New York, she has worked with both international and national artists.

Associated course: A Papier-Mâché and Dance Workshop

WOA Studio

Technology Art Company

WOA Studio

Technology Art Company

Woa is an international studio based in Milan, specializing in the exploration of integrating new technologies such as Video Mapping, Experience Design, TouchDesigner, and AR and VR. The studio is renowned for creating artistic installations, interactive performances, and immersive experiences, participating in numerous prestigious national and international festivals and events.

Associated course: Art Explorations Of Videomapping

Donato Nappo

Architect and Interior designer

Donato Nappo

Architect and Interior designer

Design manager and architect with 20 years of experience in industrial design, interior design, and architecture. He has managerial and educational expertise in both corporate and academic settings. Design consultant and co-founder of the studio "Modular Mobile Architecture."

Pietro Paciullo

Graphic Designer

Pietro Paciullo

Graphic Designer

With a degree in Visual Design and training in the EU, he is the co-founder of Sugosugo Studio. An expert in Branding and Communication, he has worked with Adobe, Bayer, Inter FC, Expo Milano 2015, and the Puglia Region. He teaches Branding, Packaging Design, and Publishing at both corporate and private levels.

Michael Barteloni

Multidisciplinary Designer

Michael Barteloni

Multidisciplinary Designer

Specialized in Electronic Music & New Media. He co-founded the audiovisual duo @ba.ransu. An expert in visual programming languages and interactive multimedia content, he has collaborated with Air Max Day (Milan, IT), Hoka (Milan, IT), Kia – Opposites United (Milan, IT and Seoul, KR), Istituto Svizzero (Milan, IT), Zone Digitali (Bergamo, IT), Wesa (Seoul, KR), and NeoShibuyaTV (Tokyo, JP).

Associated course: Introduction to TouchDesigner

Mattia Galli

3D Visual Designer

Mattia Galli

3D Visual Designer

With experience in animation ranging from film to interactive projects, he works as a 3D Visual Designer specializing in 3D printing and video compositing. He teaches 3D graphics, video, and animation, training teams with new skills and developing tailor-made projects for clients.

Fausto Intrieri

Composer & Sound Designer

Fausto Intrieri

Composer & Sound Designer

Composer, Sound Designer, and record producer, he has collaborated with Thelma Houston, New Order, and Giorgio Moroder, producing tracks and remixes with global success. Founder of Linkhouse, he creates original music and sound design for films, documentaries, and advertising.

Associated course: The Sensory Walk, Visual Echoes

Miriam Trovato

Social Media Manager

Alex Ramundo

Web Designer

Alberto Riva

Event Director

Alberto Riva

Event Director

He has composed jingles for brands such as Alfa Romeo and Fiat, directed events for artists like Bon Jovi and Jean Michel Jarre, and created soundtracks for Zegna and Pucci fashion shows. He handles event direction and production for Camel, Yamaha, and Maserati, and teaches Event Management.

Marco Forbicioni

Product Designer

Marco Forbicioni

Product Designer

With nearly 20 years of experience in concept and product development, he is the founder of Forbicioni Studio S.r.l, a design studio active since 2018 and based in Milan. Over the years, he has collaborated with prestigious brands such as Campari, Dolce&Gabbana Casa, and Pirelli.

Matteo Gualeni

Sound Artist

Matteo Gualeni

Sound Artist

Sound Designer, composer, and Sound Performer, performing at events for Fondazione Marconi/Istituto Svizzero, MiDi, ShibuyaTV, and WeSa Seoul. He has created projects for Cinqueesei, Febo Film, BHM Studio, and KIA.

Giacomo Romani

Motion Graphic Designer 2D

Giacomo Romani

Motion Graphic Designer 2D

Graphic Designer specialized in 2D and Art Direction, he has collaborated with the collective Studio Genesi, IPPI Studio, communication agencies, and clients such as Universal Music, Barilla, Enel, Bosch, DeAgostini, and Helbiz.

Davide Re

3D Designer

Davide Re

3D Designer

Expert in 3D modeling software, generative animation, 3D printing, and Python scripting. Accredited trainer for Blender Italia.

VRtualize

AI - 3D Animation - XR

VRtualize

AI - 3D Animation - XR

An innovative startup with a team of over 15 experts specialized in advanced technology, leveraging software, AI, and 3D animation.

Alessandro Zomparelli

Computational Designer

Alessandro Zomparelli

Computational Designer

A member of Co-de-iT, he worked on the Artificial Reefs project, a system of coral barriers created using 3D printing and computational design. Co-founder of MHOX, a generative design studio, he has participated in global programs such as AAVS Jordan and Dubai.

Neri Oddo

Professional photographer