Míles: Street Art Must Elevate Itself

Míles, an artist hailing from Calabria, Italy, cultivated his love for art by observing his parents as they painted. He pursued sculpture at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara but later redirected his attention towards the spiritual dimensions of humanity. A professor at Zokei University, influenced by Japanese culture, cautioned him about environmental plagiarism. In 2016, he triumphed in the Poverarte competition in Bologna, which resulted in a solo exhibition and public art projects, including murals in Florence and towns such as Calenzano and Viareggio. His solo show, titled "In girum imus nocte et consumimur igni," is currently on display at Street Levels Gallery in Florence until June 13. Míles utilizes diverse techniques, advocating that street art should spark curiosity in viewers.