Leo Manelli

Leo Manelli is an Italian painter renowned for his distinctive and sought-after fusions of traditional and modern artistic styles. Revisiting masterpieces of 19th century art and reinterpreting them for a 21st century audience, he creates work which is characterised by its intricate detail, vibrant colour, unexpected juxtapositions, and the drawing together of people, places, and times.

From a young age, Manelli was deeply immersed in the world of art, dedicating countless hours to exploring the techniques of the old masters at the Fine Art Academy in Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. His early career was in art restoration and this has been a huge factor in his evolution as an artist.