Gianni Politi was born in Rome in 1986. He lives and works in Rome.
He studied Philosophy at “La Sapienza di Roma”.
Politi through the use of classical materials from the painting tradition has developed a practice around the essence of being a contemporary painter today.
The Studio is a both place and inspiration that the artist uses to create his works that range from classical oil paintings to bronze and paper works.
The artist tries to redefine the nature of abstraction today while charging his works with personal experiences and reflections around history and sexuality.
Using traditional images and gestures the artist has created a strong mythology around the materials he uses and exploits.
He showed his works in various institutions and galleries including the Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna di Roma, Nomas Foundation, the American Academy of Rome and the Italian Cultural Council of Prague.
His work is represented by the Gallery Lorcan O’Neill in Rome.

Solo exhibitions (selection): I morti non muoiono (L’amico di un mio amico è un mio amico), Palazzo Orsini, Bomarzo (VT), 2020; Benvenuto (anima del pittore da giovane), Centro Arti Visive, Pesaro, 2019; In the belly of the serpent, Galleria Lorcan O’Neill, Rome, 2019; 2017, Fonderia Artistica Battaglia, Milan, 2018; Bodybuilding, McNamara Art Project, Hong Kong, 2018; Painting from the old world, 56 HENRY, New York, 2018; Scalza, Palazzo Ziino, Palermo, 2017; Vussuria, Castello di Carini, Palermo, 2017; Painting & Sculpture, Galleria Lorcan O’Neill, Rome, 2016; Enzo & Gianni / Gianni & Enzo, Sala d’Aspetto, Milan, 2015; MOUNTAINTOP WATERDROP, Nomas Foundation, Rome, 2015; Tra queste sale (Malandrino), Galleria Nazionale di Arte Moderna, Rome, 2014; Giovane pittore romano, IIC, Praga, 2014; Nada - Italian male painter, Pier 36, Basketball city, New York, 2014; From the studio (Nightrider), CO2, Rome, 2013; Viva la muerte. omaggio a S. Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Biblioteca Casanatense, Rome, 2012; Le cose non saranno mai più come prima, Palazzo Collicola Arti Visive, Spoleto (PG), 2011; A Brief History of Pain, CO2, Rome, 2011.

Group exhibitions (selection): Insieme, Aurelian Walls, Rome, 2020; Fate & Luck, Lorcan O’Neill Gallery, London, 2020; Arte Jeans, Museo di Villa Croce, Genoa, 2020; Transatlantico, Mana contemporary, Jersey City, 2020; Straperetana. Produttori di silenzio, Pereto (AQ), 2020; Videobao, Videocittà, Rome, 2019; Ossessione, Palazzo Monti, Brescia, 2019; Festina Lente LOL, Echo Des Vagues, Island of Yeu, Vendée (France), 2019; La città sommersa, Hypermaremma chapter II, ancient city of Cosa, Ansedonia, 2019; Machismo, Villa Lontana, Rome, 2019; Respawn, Antoine Levi, Paris, 2019; La collezione San Patrignano. Work in progress, La Triennale di Milano, Palazzo della Triennale, Milan, 2018; Iconoclash. Il conflitto delle immagini, Museo di Castelvecchio, Verona, 2017; Visions, American Academy in Rome, Rome, 2017; Residenze #1 Flavio Favelli – Gianni Politi, AlbumArte, Rome, 2016; Par Tibi, Roma, Nihil, Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill, Roma, 2016; There is no place like home, Lungotevere San Paolo, Rome, 2016; VII Premio Fondazione VAF, MACRO Testaccio, Rome / Stadtgalerie, Kiel / Kunstsammlungen, Chemnitz, 2016; Delta T. In tempo reale, Museo Carlo Bilotti, Rome, 2015; Three Romans, Lorcan O’Neill, Rome, 2015; Il Museo delle palme, Orto Botanico di Palermo, Palermo, 2015; Italian and British artists meet Milan, The Worbench, Milan, 2015; 56. Biennale di Venezia, Venice, 2015; La scrittura degli echi, MAXXI, Rome, 2015; Tropical, Young International Artists, Le Carreau du Temple, Paris, 2014; Iconica, Foro Italico and various locations, Rome, 2014; Il rituale del serpente, Fondazione Pastificio Cerere, Rome, 2013; Yellowing of the Lunar Consciousness, Galleria Massimo De Luca, Mestre/ Palazzo Bonvicini, Venice, 2013; Re-generation, MACRO, Rome, 2012; Su Nero Nero/ Over Black Black, Castello di Rivara, Rivara (TO), 2011; Pain Thing, 52. Biennale di Venezia, Palazzo Zenobio degli Armeni, Venice, 2011; In the Long Tunnel We Are All Alive, Ex officine Rosati, Rome, 2011.