Manuel Parravicini

Manuel Parravicini is a contemporary visual artist renowned for his evocative explorations of memory, identity, and the interplay between tradition and modernity. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1987, Parravicini spent his formative years immersed in the rich cultural and architectural tapestry of his hometown, which would later inform much of his creative practice. He pursued fine arts at the Universidad Nacional de las Artes, honing his skills in painting, mixed media, and installation art.

Parravicini’s work is characterized by a nuanced blend of realism and abstraction, frequently utilizing found objects and layered textures to evoke both personal and collective histories. Throughout his career, Parravicini has exhibited extensively in South America and Europe, including solo and group shows in Buenos Aires, Madrid, Paris, and Berlin. His art has been praised for its emotional depth and innovative use of materials, earning him several grants and residencies.

Currently based in Berlin, Parravicini continues to push the boundaries of contemporary visual language, engaging with themes of migration, displacement, and the persistent resonance of the past within the present.