Fabio Romano discusses painting's societal role, German art system, and climate crisis in exhibition interview

Fabio Romano's artistic approach reinterprets a medium that mirrors societal issues. His latest exhibition addresses climate change and power structures, partnering with researcher Nikos Georgopoulos on ecosystem research and employing LiDAR technology. Romano asserts that art has the potential to spark cultural revolutions, referencing Mao's literacy initiative and the Louvre's inauguration by Napoleon. After relocating to Germany in late 2018, he values the organized art scene in Westphalia, observing the skepticism of German collectors towards the Italian art market. Notable moments in his early career include his painting Torso being chosen by Aldo Busi for a 2009 Mondadori novel and his debut exhibition at sixteen in Sicily. He is currently investigating European ministry funding and stays in touch with Georgopoulos and actor Patrick Ehler, who has requested his pieces for the Cannes film Firewood.