Alex Righetto is an Italian contemporary figurative artist based in the United States. Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Verona, Italy, he developed a distinctive visual language rooted in the Italian figurative tradition while incorporating contemporary elements of abstraction, symbolism, and social reflection.

His artistic research explores the relationship between past and present, using recognizable cultural references and historical narratives to address universal questions of identity, memory, human relationships, and the condition of modern society. For Righetto, painting is not simply a representation of reality, but a means of creating dialogue and encouraging reflection.

His practice is characterized by large-scale works, primarily created in oil on canvas and watercolor, in which figurative elements coexist with expressive and abstract passages. The result is a visual language that moves between the tangible and the emotional, combining technical precision with contemporary storytelling.

One of his most significant projects is Romeo and Juliet: The Metamorphosis, a contemporary reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy. The project examines communication, social isolation, the fragility of human relationships, and the impact of technology on contemporary life. Combining painting, narrative, and educational activities, the project has involved more than 300 students and has been presented internationally, including a solo exhibition at Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom and a major exhibition at the Palazzo della Gran Guardia in Verona.

Another significant work is Mona Lisa’s Daughter, a contemporary reflection on one of the most recognizable symbols in Western art. Through the dialogue between presence and absence, memory and loss, and immortality and human fragility, the work explores the relationship between what remains and what disappears. In 2023, the work was presented on a large-scale digital billboard in Times Square, New York.

Righetto’s Radiance Collection focuses on human dignity and vulnerability, addressing the issue of human trafficking through light, color, and symbolism. His artistic commitment to raising awareness of this issue was recognized by the City of Miami.

His international exhibition history includes presentations during Art Basel Miami Week, solo exhibitions in Miami and Verona, an exhibition at Windsor Castle, and presentations at the Kaiserliche Hofburg Museum in Innsbruck, as well as exhibitions in London, Cannes, Florence, Milan, and Sanremo.

His work has been featured by international media including Vogue, Vanity Fair, House & Garden, GQ, and AP News. His paintings are held in private collections in the United States, the Philippines, and Europe.

Through his work, Alex Righetto seeks to bring together the heritage of classical figurative painting and the questions of contemporary life, creating works that are visually compelling while inviting the viewer to look beyond the image and engage with the story behind it.

Press and Publications

• Vogue
• Vanity Fair
• House and Garden
• GQ
• AP News
• Artist Weekly
• Voyage Tampa
• Canvas Rebels
• Shoutout Miami
• Bold Journey

Selected Exhibitions

• Exclusive VIP exhibit Miami Beach Yacht Club Art Basel US 2024
• Kaiserliche Hofburg, Museum Innsbruck Austria 2024
• Gran Guardia Palace, Verona Italy 2024
• Windsor Castle, UK 2024
• Red Dot, Miami 2023
• Crypt Gallery. London 2023
• Galleria Tolomeo. Milan Italy 2023
• Merlino Gallery. Florence, Italy 2023
• Arte expo. Sanremo, Italy 2023
• Galerie Hamilton. Cannes France 2023
• The House of Arts, Solo Exhibition 2023. Miami , The US
• Red Dot, Art Basel 2022. Miami , FL
• Priano (Residency) 2022. Tampa, FL
• Spectrum, Art Basel 2021. Miami FL
• Bula B. Gallery 2021. ST Pete, FL
• Group exhibition 2003. Villafranca Verona, Italy