
Umberto Ciceri
Legnano, Italy
Umberto Ciceri, born in Milan, is renowned for his innovative approach to aesthetic perception and movement. Educated in fashion design at Milan’s prestigious Marangoni School, Ciceri began his career collaborating with iconic designers such as Elio Fiorucci, Gianni Versace, and Giorgio Armani. His trajectory spans textile and interior design, crafting iconic spaces for nightclubs and designing fabrics for exclusive high fashion brands.
Ciceri’s exploration of movement and visual perception, has culminated in his distinctive technique known as “Hypertrait.” This medium merges spatial graphic arts with the temporal arts of motion, creating installations that require active participation from the viewer. Inspired by Impressionist theories and optical principles from scientists such as Helmholtz and Maxwell, Ciceri measures his colours on a nanoscopic scale and uses high-resolution lenses to enhance the visual experience.
His immersive works blur the boundaries between the figurative and the abstract –
each piece is unique, signed and authenticated through a meticulous process reflecting his commitment to the singularity of art.
Currently, Umberto Ciceri resides in Bologna. His work has been exhibited in renowned spaces including the Maga Museum (18th Giornata del Contemporaneo), Kunstverein Friedberg (Identities, 2020), Museo Marino Marini (Ex Voto, 2019), Teatros del Canal (Madrid, 2017), and the Venice Biennale (2011).
Umberto Ciceri, nacido en Milán, es reconocido por su enfoque innovador de la percepción estética y el movimiento. Formado en diseño de moda en la prestigiosa Escuela Marangoni de Milán, Ciceri inició su carrera colaborando con diseñadores icónicos como Elio Fiorucci, Gianni Versace y Giorgio Armani. Su trayectoria abarca el diseño textil y de interiores, creando espacios emblemáticos para clubes nocturnos y diseñando tejidos para exclusivas marcas de alta costura.
La exploración de Ciceri sobre el movimiento y la percepción visual ha culminado en su técnica distintiva conocida como “Hypertrait”. Este medio fusiona las artes gráficas espaciales con las artes temporales del movimiento, creando instalaciones que requieren la participación activa del espectador. Inspirado en las teorías impresionistas y en los principios ópticos de científicos como Helmholtz y Maxwell, Ciceri mide sus colores a escala nanoscópica y utiliza lentes de alta resolución para potenciar la experiencia visual.
Sus obras inmersivas difuminan los límites entre lo figurativo y lo abstracto: cada pieza es única, firmada y autenticada mediante un proceso meticuloso que refleja su compromiso con la singularidad del arte.
Actualmente, Umberto Ciceri reside en Bolonia. Su obra ha sido expuesta en espacios de renombre como el Museo Maga (18ª Giornata del Contemporaneo), el Kunstverein Friedberg (Identities, 2020), el Museo Marino Marini (Ex Voto, 2019), los Teatros del Canal (Madrid, 2017) y la Bienal de Venecia (2011).
Selected Artworks
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2023
110 x 110 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2024
110 x 110 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2019
80 x 80 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2019
80 x 80 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2017
80 x 80 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2018
80 x 80 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2023
110 x 110 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2023
110 x 110 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2023
110 x 110 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2024
110 x 110 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2024
110 x 110 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2024
110 x 110 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2022
80 x 80 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2018
80 x 80 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2018
30 x 30 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2025
30 x 30 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2025
30 x 30 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2025
30 x 30 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2025
30 x 30 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2025
30 x 30 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2015
50 x 50 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2015
50 x 50 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2023
80 x 80 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2025
30 x 30 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2015
50 x 50 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2023
50 x 50 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2024
80 x 80 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto CiceriHypnopompic Dramatization of Fleeteng Equilibrium (Sync n° 1430)
2021
30 x 30 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri116.5 x 124 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri82.5 x 78 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2021
82.5 x 78 cm
Mixed Media
Umberto Ciceri2024
105.5 x 65 x 4.5 cm



























