Marco Pariani Natura Morta (Pizza), 2025
Oil, acrylic, alkyd resin, and spray paint on linen
61 x 80 inches (154.9 x 203.2 cm)
Signed and dated verso
“After speaking with Stephen and learning more about the work being done at the Ali Forney Center, I was deeply moved. He helped me better understand the challenges LGBTQ+ youth face and the critical role the organization plays in providing safety, support, and hope. Art has long been a source of healing and expression in my life, and I hope this gesture brings even a small moment of comfort and inspiration. It reflects my deep respect for the Ali Forney Center’s mission, and my belief in the strength, resilience, and dignity of every young person they uplift.” —Marco Pariani
Marco Pariani (b. 1986) has been the subject of solo exhibitions at Skarstedt in London (2024, 2023, 2022), and Paris (2023), and MASSIMODECARLO Pièce Unique, Paris (2025). His work is held in the collections of Kistefos Museum, Jevnaker, Norway; Pond Society, Shanghai; and ICA Miami. His work has been the subject of numerous publications including: Marco Pariani, (Skarstedt, 2025), Marco Pariani: Inflatables (Skarstedt, 2022), and Marco Pariani: Trees and Traditions (Cheim & Read, 2022). Pariani studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan prior to relocating to New York in 2019.