Francisco Bosoletti: Street Art Between Naples and Florence

Argentine street artist Francisco Bosoletti (born 1988 in Armstrong, Santa Fe) discusses his artistic journey and practice in an interview with Ginevra Barbetti on Artribune. Growing up in a small Argentine town far from the art world, Bosoletti was influenced by his grandfather's typography workshop. He found his artistic calling only after moving to Europe. His murals, characterized by subtle gray tones and classical references, avoid the loud colors typical of street art. Key works include 'Speranza nascosta' in Naples' Le Fontanelle district, which uses negative space and UV filters to reveal a hidden portrait, and 'Iside' in the Quartieri Spagnoli. In Minsk, Belarus, his piece 'Cuerdas' sparked controversy due to political misinterpretation. Bosoletti cites Neapolitan Baroque and Florentine Renaissance as inspirations. He is currently working on his most important project in Somma Vesuviana's medieval Borgo del Casamale, due next year, which will involve a documentary and book capturing local daily life.