Marco Lodola is a renowned Italian contemporary artist and one of the founders of the Nuovo Futurismo movement of the 1980s. Best known for his luminous sculptures in plexiglass and neon, he brings together pop culture, music, design and vivid colour.
Biography and education
Lodola was born in Dorno, in the province of Pavia, on 4 April 1955. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence and later in Milan. During the 1980s, together with Dario Brevi, he helped establish Nuovo Futurismo, a movement that reinterpreted the energy of the historical avant-garde through a contemporary pop language.
Style and works
His signature works are luminous sculptures made from coloured plexiglass and illuminated from within by neon or LED light. His imagery draws on the visual culture of the 1950s, Vespa scooters, pin-ups, vintage cars, music, dance and cinema. Famous figures and pop icons also appear frequently in his work.
Exhibitions and collaborations
Lodola has exhibited internationally in museums, galleries and public spaces, including projects in Beijing, Hong Kong and New York, and has participated in the Venice Biennale. His practice extends beyond traditional exhibition spaces through collaborations with television, music, theatre and major brands.
He has created stage and visual projects for music events including Jova Beach Party and has collaborated with fashion and design brands such as Dior. His work is known for bringing art into public and entertainment spaces, combining light, movement and an immediately recognisable pop aesthetic.
