Giangiacomo Rossetti's eerie paintings captivate art and fashion worlds ahead of Venice debut
Giangiacomo Rossetti's striking oil paintings defy easy categorisation. Often unsettling or macabre, his work has drawn attention from major figures in art and fashion. Now, with a new exhibition in Venice and his first monograph on the way, his profile continues to grow.
Rossetti was raised in a creative home. His father worked as a sculptor, painter, and installation artist, while his mother was a stylist in advertising. This environment shaped his early artistic sensibilities. Later, he studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan, where conceptual artist Alberto Garutti emphasised the importance of developing a distinct artistic voice.
His paintings often explore strange, introspective themes. A 2023 self-portrait, Untitled (Musician), depicts a moment of deep contemplation—yet no musical instruments appear in the work. Influenced by masters like Veronese, Giacomo Balla, and Piero della Francesca, Rossetti still considers himself firmly rooted in contemporary practice.
In 2023, his work reached a broader audience when Dior's creative director, Jonathan Anderson, commissioned a portrait for his debut menswear collection. The piece featured photographer Lucas Creighton, but Rossetti prefers not to be defined by this single collaboration. Art dealers Pierre Lannoy and Monika Senz have also highlighted his originality, noting how his approach to portraiture sets him apart from peers.
For his upcoming Venice show, Rossetti will transform his grandfather's old photographs into blue monotypes. These may later be published as Venice Blue. The exhibition coincides with the release of his first monograph, Selected Paintings 2016–2025, due in May. Despite his rising prominence, none of his works have yet been featured at La Biennale di Venezia.
Rossetti's career is gaining momentum, with new projects in Venice and a growing reputation. His monograph and exhibition will present a decade of his work to a wider public. Meanwhile, his distinctive style continues to challenge conventional expectations of portraiture.
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