Born in Reggio Calabria, a city on the tip of the Italian boot, land of Ulysses, the Odyssey and many Greek moths, which particularly influence him. After the academy of fine arts, he devoted himself to graphics and digital illustration without ever abandoning painting and always trying to discover new communication techniques. He has lived and exhibited in Rome, Berlin, London, Bologna and finally in Milan, where today he continues his artistic research. His main objective is to revisit the masterpieces of world art to convey his personal messages, inserting these pop icons in modern contexts and trying to be ironic about the contrasts of current events, hoping to make both think and smile.

Emmanuele Taglieri

Born in Reggio Calabria, a city on the tip of the Italian boot, land of Ulysses, the Odyssey and many Greek moths, which particularly influence him. After the academy of fine arts, he devoted himself to graphics and digital illustration without ever abandoning painting and always trying to discover new communication techniques. He has lived and exhibited in Rome, Berlin, London, Bologna and finally in Milan, where today he continues his artistic research. His main objective is to revisit the masterpieces of world art to convey his personal messages, inserting these pop icons in modern contexts and trying to be ironic about the contrasts of current events, hoping to make both think and smile.

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Born in Reggio Calabria, a city on the tip of the Italian boot, land of Ulysses, the Odyssey and many Greek moths, which particularly influence him. After the academy of fine arts, he devoted himself to graphics and digital illustration without ever abandoning painting and always trying to discover new communication techniques. He has lived and exhibited in Rome, Berlin, London, Bologna and finally in Milan, where today he continues his artistic research. His main objective is to revisit the masterpieces of world art to convey his personal messages, inserting these pop icons in modern contexts and trying to be ironic about the contrasts of current events, hoping to make both think and smile.

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Italian
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Work Experience

Illustratore at Accenture
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created graphics and illustrations for training materials targeted at major Italian banks, utilizing full Adobe Suite expertise.
Illustrator, Tutorial & Animation Designer (Co-founder) at ARTSHARES SRL
January 1, 2020 - Present
Produced illustrations for the artstock.exchange platform.
Street Artist at Ortica Noodles, Milano
December 31, 2019 - August 12, 2025
Created multiple mural artworks in various locations in Milan as part of the Orticanoodles artist collective.
Animazione 2D - Motion Graphic Designer at Mustela Italia farmaceutica
December 31, 2018 - August 12, 2025
Conceptualized and produced a 2D animation video for Mustela's Perseose di Avocado, commissioned by Mas Factory and Mustela Italia.
Animazione 2D - Motion Graphic Designer at Veleno Production/Elton Novara
December 31, 2018 - August 12, 2025
Designed and animated the rotoscope character for the music video “Il Papango” by Elton Novara e i Van Houtens.
Artista at Miradoli Arte contemporanea
December 31, 2019 - August 12, 2025
Exhibited artworks at Affordable Fair 2018, Paviart 2018, and multiple solo exhibitions at the gallery.
Motion Graphic Designer (Sigla di Animazione 2D) at Matteo Pedone
December 31, 2017 - August 12, 2025
Designed the frame-by-frame rotoscope animation for the TV series 'Il commissario Spiedone' aired on Telelombardia.
Artista Pittorico (Personali di pittura) at Various Venues (Le Trottoir, Madama Hostel, UnionClub, Castello Aragonese, Palazzo della Regione, Malavenda Café)
December 31, 2019 - August 12, 2025
Created and exhibited paintings in personal shows at multiple locations.
Documentarista at Gac dello Stretto
December 31, 2015 - August 12, 2025
Directed, wrote, filmed, edited, and animated a 30-minute video guide commissioned by the Calabria Region.
Motion Graphic Designer at Mundio Mobile / Vectone Mobile / Chilli Talk
December 31, 2015 - August 12, 2025
Created animations for advertising; supervised a team of five creatives in India for all animation commercials.
Regista Video Musicale at Colourshop
December 31, 2014 - August 12, 2025
Directed, shot, and edited a live music video for the band Colourshop in London.
Scenografo at NFTS (National Film and Television School), Beaconsfield, UK
December 31, 2014 - August 12, 2025
Created elements for the stop motion short film 'Fullfilament', which won multiple international awards.
Animatore Video Musicale at CityNow
December 31, 2013 - August 12, 2025
Conceptualized and executed traditional frame-by-frame animation for the music video “Music is the answer”.
Art Director (Mappa topografica) at Cesare Gelateria
December 31, 2013 - August 12, 2025
Designed and produced a topographic map and brief tourist guide of Reggio Calabria, distributed citywide.
Motion Graphic Designer - Illustrator at Publiglobe s.r.l.
December 31, 2012 - August 12, 2025
Created animation title sequence for the film 'Aspromonte' and illustrated the movie poster.
Documentarista at Ente Parco d’Aspromonte - Distretto di Bova
December 31, 2012 - August 12, 2025
Directed, filmed, and edited a 12-minute documentary about Gerard Rohlfs in Aspromonte.
Regista at Produzione propria/Teatro Primo
December 31, 2012 - August 12, 2025
Directed, wrote, edited, and animated the short film 'Too many drinks' addressing homophobia, filmed in Reggio Calabria.
Art Director at Studio7comunicazione
December 31, 2012 - August 12, 2025
Developed advertising campaigns for a leading communication agency across Italy.
Illustratore at Robin Edizioni
December 31, 2011 - August 12, 2025
Produced black and white illustrations and e-book covers for various publications including works by Giulio Imbarcati and Brothers Grimm.
Texture Artist at Dujass Film
December 31, 2010 - August 12, 2025
Created textures for 3D animation film 'The Ogre'.
Art Director and Video Editor at Uniroma Network - Uniroma Tv
December 31, 2010 - August 12, 2025
Graphic design and video editing for monthly free university newspaper and web version.
Graphic Designer at MacArthur Glen Outlet
December 31, 2009 - August 12, 2025
Designed topographic maps for venues in Venezie and Jesolo commissioned by MacArthur Glen Outlet.
Art Director at Robin Edizioni
December 31, 2008 - August 12, 2025
Graphic design and layout for the bi-monthly mystery magazine 'Il Falcone Maltese'.
Art Director / Illustrator at GAC dello Stretto / Regione Calabria
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Creation of original illustrations for wine labels; coordination of art projects and branding; collaboration with external designers and studios.
Art Director / Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Independent / Freelance (Italy)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Lead designer on advertising animations and branding projects; directed 2D/3D animation productions and visual design across multiple media.
Animation / Graphic Designer at Ente Parco Nazionale d'Aspromonte / Teatro Primo Studio
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Promotional animations and visual design for theatre and cultural projects; coordinated creative teams and produced video content.
Creative Director / Graphic Designer at GAC dello Stretto (Calabria) / Regio Calabria
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Led creative direction for branding, posters and short animations; oversaw multiple design projects for regional campaigns.
Graphic Designer / Animator at Il Falcone Maltese (Rome)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Graphic design and animation work for a short film project; contributed visuals and motion graphics.
Graphic Designer / Editorial Illustrator at Venezia/Jessolo Outlet, Rome
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Graphic design and editorial illustration for retail campaigns and publications.
Cartographer / Graphic Designer at Regio Calabria City
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Realization of city map visuals and typography for regional communications.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Ortica Noodles Collective / Milan
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Creation of original illustrations for wine labels (Oltrepò Pavese), graphics and illustrations for training projects, and production of platform assets.
Mural Artist / Visual Artist at Ortica Noodles Collective
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Creation of painted murals in the Milan area in collaboration with the Ortica Noodles collective.
Creative Director / Animation Director at GAC dello Stretto (Regione Calabria)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Creation of advertising animations and supervision of the entire creative department, coordinating a multinational team of 2D and 3D animators in Chennai.
Editorial Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Editors/Projects for Three Roman Universities and related web platform
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
Editorial graphics and video editing for the three Roman universities and their related web platform.
Graphic Designer / Magazine Layout at Il Falcone Maltese
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Graphic design and layout of the bi-monthly magazine Il Falcone Maltese.
Illustrator / Painter at Aspromonte / Municipality of Samos (Calabria)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Design and creation of a three-panel painted artwork to decorate the council chamber of the Municipality of Samos; watercolor illustrations for tourist postcards in Aspromonte National Park area.

Education

Diploma in Graphic Design at Scuola Internazionale di Comics, Roma
January 11, 2030 - August 12, 2025
Laurea in Pittura at Accademia di Belle Arti di Reggio Calabria
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2004
High School Diploma at Liceo Artistico Mattia Preti, Reggio Calabria
January 11, 2030 - August 12, 2025
Diploma in Graphic Design at Scuola Internazionale di Comics, Roma
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026
Degree in Painting (110/110 with honours) at Accademia di Belle Arti di Reggio Calabria
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
Certificate in Comics/Graphic Design at International School of Comics, Rome
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare, Other, Software & Internet, Government