Alfonso Restivo gains media attention through Rai and Mediaset

Hyperrealist artist and art director Alfonso Restivo has gained significant media attention following features on Italy’s major television networks, Rai and Mediaset. The Catania-born artist, who has operated out of Milan for a decade, has been featured on programs such as ‘Studio Aperto Mag’ on Italia 1 and ‘La volta buona’ on Rai Uno.

Restivo’s career includes directing art galleries in Milan’s Brera district and Rome’s Spazio Mecenate, as well as international leadership roles. Notably, he served as art director for a large-scale event in Xi’an, China, featuring 100 artists from various continents. His portfolio includes portraits of over 100 prominent figures, including Pope Francis, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and various athletes and media personalities.