Notti e nebbie
(Nights and Fogs), 1998

Pulse, 2000

Born in Pavia in 1961, Mario Airò attended the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied with Luciano Fabro. In 1989, along with other young artists of Milan, he became involved with an artist-run space on Via Lazzaro Palazzi and Tiracorrendo magazine, which hosted some lively debates.

Airò's work comes from what the artist defines as "wandering," the experience of one who moves and speaks through the things he encounters, avoiding any kind of intellectual or formal closure. His installations spring from a wide range of cultural references, including literature, cinema, art history, and everyday objects.