Daniele Galliano on Eros, Censorship, and the Power of Controversy
Daniele Galliano, a self-taught artist from Pinerolo born in 1961, made his first appearance in 1992 at the Unione Culturale Franco Antonicelli in Turin, thanks to a recommendation from Francesco Poli. His work, characterized by a photorealistic approach, delves into themes of sexuality through the lens of amateur photography and cinematic imagery, frequently of a pornographic nature. In an interview with Artribune, he reflects on his 1993 blue polyptych, part of "Vietato ai lettori," curated by Giacinto Di Pietrantonio, which illustrates sexual scenes from a low-quality adult film. Although he faced criticism, particularly from a feminist-Marxist in Flash Art in 1994, his art sales thrived. Censorship arose in Florence when a police officer removed the polyptych from a show. Galliano believes that censorship ultimately enhances art and stands against political correctness. The interview was conducted by Carolina Palumbo.
Key facts
- Daniele Galliano is a self-taught painter born in Pinerolo in 1961.
- He debuted in 1992 with a solo show at Unione Culturale Franco Antonicelli in Turin, recommended by Francesco Poli.
- His style is photorealistic, using amateur photography and cinematic frames, including pornographic ones.
- His 1993 untitled blue polyptych from 'Vietato ai lettori' (curated by Giacinto Di Pietrantonio) features twenty small canvases of body parts during sex.
- Galliano cites Caballero, Le Ore, and porn films as inspirations.
- In 1994, a feminist-Marxist critic in Flash Art attacked his erotic works, boosting sales at Galleria Cannaviello in Milan.
- A female assistant of a noted artist praised his depiction of women.
- The only censorship he experienced was in Florence, when a police officer removed the polyptych from a street-visible exhibition organized by Francesca Sorace.
Entities
Artists
- Daniele Galliano
- Francesco Poli
- Giacinto Di Pietrantonio
- Emilio Tadini
- Carolina Palumbo
Institutions
- Unione Culturale Franco Antonicelli
- Galleria Cannaviello
- Flash Art
- Artribune
- Luisa via Roma
Locations
- Pinerolo
- Italy
- Turin
- Milan
- Florence