Born in Milan, Italy, in 1969, Matteo Pugliese graduated from Milan University majoring in Modern Literature. During his time at university, he made sculptures and models of film and comic strip characters for his own pleasure. He now lives in Milan. Major Exhibitions include: “Freedom,” Siena (2004); “Die Ontnapping,” The Netherlands (2005); “Sculpture,” Milan (2006); “Extra Moenia,” Cagliari (2007).