Francesco Simeti
Francesco Simeti was born in Palermo, Italy (1968), and he lives and works in New York, United States.
He is an artist known for his site-specific installations, which aesthetically present enchanting scenes that reveal a more complex subtext upon closer inspection. His work often appropriates photographs from newspapers and magazines to raise questions about the role of images in contemporary discourse.
Public Art is a fundamental aspect of his practice, he has worked with Percent for Art and Public Art for Public Schools in NYC, the Multnomah county in Oregon and has created permanent additions to subway stations in Brooklyn and Chicago.
He has had solo exhibitions at venues such as Assembly Room, New York, (2019); Open Source Gallery, New York (2017); Galleria d’Arte Moderna, Palermo (2012); and Artists Space, New York (2009). His work has been included in group exhibitions at Museo Civico di Castelbuono, Palermo (2019); ICA Singapore (2017); Palazzo Reale, Milan (2016); and Castello di Rivoli Museum of Contemporary Art, Turin (2014). He has also exhibited work at the Triennale di Milano (2014 and 2013). Simeti lives and works in New York. He works with the gallery Francesca Minini in Italy.
Francesco Simeti was born in Palermo, Italy (1968), and he lives and works in New York, United States.
He is an artist known for his site-specific installations, which aesthetically present enchanting scenes that reveal a more complex subtext upon closer inspection. His work often appropriates photographs from newspapers and magazines to raise questions about the role of images in contemporary discourse.
Public Art is a fundamental aspect of his practice, he has worked with Percent for Art and Public Art for Public Schools in NYC, the Multnomah county in Oregon and has created permanent additions to subway stations in Brooklyn and Chicago.
He has had solo exhibitions at venues such as Assembly Room, New York, (2019); Open Source Gallery, New York (2017); Galleria d’Arte Moderna, Palermo (2012); and Artists Space, New York (2009). His work has been included in group exhibitions at Museo Civico di Castelbuono, Palermo (2019); ICA Singapore (2017); Palazzo Reale, Milan (2016); and Castello di Rivoli Museum of Contemporary Art, Turin (2014). He has also exhibited work at the Triennale di Milano (2014 and 2013). Simeti lives and works in New York. He works with the gallery Francesca Minini in Italy.
Skamandros, 2023glazed porcelain
35×38×35 cm
base 76x45x45 cm
Remparer, 2023wood fire and glazed stoneware
150×100 cm
6 elements, 50x50 cm each
Ph. Sebastiano Pellion
Remparer, 2023wood fire and glazed stoneware
150×100 cm
6 elements, 50x50 cm each
Ph. Sebastiano Pellion
Terrestre VII, 2021collage, newspaper clippings
107×72×5 cm
Terrestre VIII, 2021collage, newspaper clippings
107×72×5 cm
Shingle (black), 2021faience
75×66×6 cm
Shingle (blu), 2021faience
47×42×5 cm
Withered, 2016Raku and glazed ceramic
25×18×12 cm
24 x 20 x 13,5 cm
Corpi, 2021projection of two 81 slides carousels
Variable dimensions
Edition 2/3
Rush, 2021digital print
66×89,5×5 cm
Edition unique
Curling, arching, breaking, 2021Print on cotton
215x120 cm
150x100 cm
170x120 cm
Curling, arching, breaking, 2021Print on cotton
160 x 120 cm
112,5 x 225 cm
170 x 120 cm
150 x 100 cm
180 x 120 cm
Curling, arching, breaking, 2021Print on cotton
190×120 cm
Curling, arching, breaking, 2021Print on cotton
300×120 cm
Tumbler, 2019bronze
Tumbler, 2019bronze, 2 elements
Adnate, 2018ceramic
40×40×12 cm
Uncinata, 2018ceramic
90×48×35 cm
Sea Holly, 2018wallpaper
Edition of 10
Gall I, 2017ceramic
Dimensions variable
Gall II, 2017ceramic
Dimensions variable
Black reef II, 2016ceramic
35 x 27 x 14 cm
28 x 23 x 13 cm
Cypress swamp, 2016print on linen
226×85 cm
Hawkweed, 2016wallpaper
Edition of 10
Taqwīm as‑siḥḥah, 2016wallpaper
Edition of 10
The wilds V, 2016woodfire ceramic
38×20×21 cm
The wilds, 2015Ceramic
26×16×18 cm
24 x 15 x 18 cm
Billows V, 2015Glazed ceramic
55×65×18 cm
Kathmandu, 2014lightbox
40×40 cm
and 40 x 61 cm
Billowing, 2014wallpaper
Edition of 10
Towers and Ferriswheels, 2013wallpaper
Gigli, Gladioli, Briganti ed Emigranti, 2012wallpaper
Edition of 10
Al Tramontare, 2012wallpaper
Edition of 10
Città D’Oro, 2012wallpaper
Edition of 10
Scene di Disordine e Confusione, still #h1, 2011Digital archival print on Hahnemuhle paper
61×90,5 cm
not framed
Scene di Disordine e Confusione, still #v3, 2011Digital archival print on Hahnemuhle paper
86×61 cm
not framed
Scene di Disordine e Confusione, still #h4, 2011Digital archival print on Hahnemuhle paper
60×81 cm
framed
Nebŭla, 2011Print on wood
180×96 cm
Scene di Disordine e Confusione, still #h3, 2011Digital archival print on Hahnemuhle paper, framed
60×113 cm
framed
Hillside #4, 2011Digital archival print on Hahnemuhle paper, framed
60×85 cm
framed
Hillside #2, 2011Digital archival print on Hahnemuhle paper
60×85,5 cm
not framed
Hillside #1, 2011Digital archival print on Hahnemuhle paper, framed
60×85 cm
Scene di Disordine e Confusione, 2010Video 6'
Edition of 5
Temecula, 2010Xylography, framed
97×127 cm
Edition of 5
Zimbabwe Woodcut, 2010Xylography
81×88 cm
Edition of 5
Galveston, 2010Xylography
91×92 cm
Edition of 5
Colorado, 2010Xylography
32×41 cm
Edition of 5
Rubble, 2007Print on forex
40×26 cm
each, 162 elements
Volatili, 2008wallpaper
Edition of 10
Kitenge, 2007, Installation viewWallpaper
Edition of 10
Kitenge, 2007Wallpaper
Edition of 10
Hawkweed, 2016, Installation viewwallpaper
Edition of 10
Homo Faber, 2024Exhibition view at Michelangelo Foundation
come un limone lunare, 2022Curated by Paola Nicolin
Exhibition view at XNL Piacenza
Alla corte della civetta, 2022Permanent Installation at Fondazione Luigi Rovati
By the Fire, 2022Exhibition view at Luca Guadagnino Studio, Milan
Ph. GiulioGhirardi
By the Fire, 2022Exhibition view at Luca Guadagnino Studio, Milan
Ph. GiulioGhirardi
Le 3 ecologie, 2022Curated by Caterina Riva
Exhibition view at MACTE, Termoli
Ph. Gianluca Di Ioia
Le 3 ecologie, 2022Curated by Caterina Riva
Exhibition view at MACTE, Termoli
Ph. Gianluca Di Ioia
Le 3 ecologie, 2022Curated by Caterina Riva
Exhibition view at MACTE, Termoli
Ph. Gianluca Di Ioia
Terrestre, 2021-2022Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Andrea Rossetti
Terrestre, 2021-2022Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Andrea Rossetti
Terrestre, 2021-2022Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Andrea Rossetti
Terrestre, 2021-2022Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Andrea Rossetti
Terrestre, 2021-2022Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Andrea Rossetti
Constant Flow, 2021Installation view at BlueLine Addison Chicago Train Station, Chicago
Constant Flow, 2021Installation view at BlueLine Addison Chicago Train Station, Chicago
Constant Flow, 2021Installation view at BlueLine Addison Chicago Train Station, Chicago
Constant Flow, 2021Installation view at BlueLine Addison Chicago Train Station, Chicago
Constant Flow, 2021Installation view at BlueLine Addison Chicago Train Station, Chicago
Constant Flow, 2021Installation view at BlueLine Addison Chicago Train Station, Chicago
Constant Flow, 2021Installation view at BlueLine Addison Chicago Train Station, Chicago
Curling, arching, breaking, 2021Installation view at Panorama, Procida
Ph. Barbara Rossi
Curling, arching, breaking, 2021Curated by Vincenzo De Bellis
Installation view at Panorama, Procida
Ph. Barbara Rossi
Curling, arching, breaking, 2021Curated by Vincenzo De Bellis
Installation view at Panorama, Procida
Ph. Barbara Rossi
Curling, arching, breaking, 2021Curated by Vincenzo De Bellis
Installation view at Panorama, Procida
Ph. Barbara Rossi
Curling, arching, breaking, 2021Curated by Vincenzo De Bellis
Installation view at Panorama, Procida
Ph. Barbara Rossi
Homemade, 2020Exhibition view at Magazzino Italian Art
Homemade, 2020Exhibition view at Magazzino Italian Art
Homemade, 2020Exhibition view at Magazzino Italian Art- Eruzioni: Pompei e Santorini, 2019Exhibition view at Scuderie del Quirinale
Ph. Antonio Idini - Eruzioni: Pompei e Santorini, 2019Exhibition view at Scuderie del Quirinale
Ph. Antonio Idini 
Refugium, 2019Curated by Yulia Topchiy
Exhibition view at Assembly Room
Ph. Dario Lasagni
Refugium, 2019Curated by Yulia Topchiy
Exhibition view at Assembly Room
Ph. Dario Lasagni
Refugium, 2019Curated by Yulia Topchiy
Exhibition view at Assembly Room
Ph. Dario Lasagni
Refugium, 2019Curated by Yulia Topchiy
Exhibition view at Assembly Room
Ph. Dario Lasagni
Refugium, 2019Curated by Yulia Topchiy
Exhibition view at Assembly Room
Ph. Dario Lasagni
Refugium, 2019Curated by Yulia Topchiy
Exhibition view at Assembly Room
Ph. Dario Lasagni
Refugium, 2019Curated by Yulia Topchiy
Exhibition view at Assembly Room
Ph. Dario Lasagni
Refugium, 2019Curated by Yulia Topchiy
Exhibition view at Assembly Room
Ph. Dario Lasagni
Uncinata, 2018Installation view at Museo Carlo Zauli, Faenza
Uncinata, 2018Installation view at Museo Carlo Zauli, Faenza
Uncinata, 2018Installation view at Museo Carlo Zauli, Faenza
Big Towers, 2017Exhibition view at Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore
Ph. Weizhong Deng
Big Towers, 2017Exhibition view at Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore
Ph. Weizhong Deng
Big Towers, 2017Exhibition view at Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore
Ph. Weizhong Deng
Big Towers, 2017Exhibition view at Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore
Ph. Weizhong Deng
Big Towers, 2017Exhibition view at Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore
Ph. Weizhong Deng
Big Towers, 2017Exhibition view at Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore
Ph. Weizhong Deng
Big Towers, 2017Exhibition view at Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore
Ph. Weizhong Deng
Swell, 2017Installation view at Open Source, Brooklyn, NYC
Swell, 2017Installation view at Open Source, Brooklyn, NYC
Swell, 2017Installation view at Open Source, Brooklyn, NYC
Swell, 2017Installation view at Open Source, Brooklyn, NYC
Armed, Barbed and Halberd-Shaped, 2016Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Agostino Osio
Armed, Barbed and Halberd-Shaped, 2016Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Agostino Osio
Armed, Barbed and Halberd-Shaped, 2016Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Agostino Osio
Armed, Barbed and Halberd-Shaped, 2016Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Agostino Osio
Armed, Barbed and Halberd-Shaped, 2016Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Agostino Osio
Armed, Barbed and Halberd-Shaped, 2016Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Agostino Osio
Ritratto dell’artista da giovane, 2014Exhibition view at Castello di Rivoli, Rivoli
Ritratto dell’artista da giovane, 2014Exhibition view at Castello di Rivoli, Rivoli
Ritratto dell’artista da giovane, 2014Exhibition view at Castello di Rivoli, Rivoli
Francesco Simeti, 2012Installation view at Vizcaya Contemporary Art Project, Miami
Francesco Simeti, 2012Installation view at Vizcaya Contemporary Art Project, Miami
Francesco Simeti, 2012Installation view at Vizcaya Contemporary Art Project, Miami
Francesco Simeti, 2012Installation view at Vizcaya Contemporary Art Project, Miami
Francesco Simeti, 2012Installation view at Vizcaya Contemporary Art Project, Miami
Invisible Cities, 2012Exhibition view at Mass Moca, North Adams
Invisible Cities, 2012Exhibition view at Mass Moca, North Adams
Invisible Cities, 2012Exhibition view at Mass Moca, North Adams
Invisible Cities, 2012Exhibition view at Mass Moca, North Adams
Bensonhurst Gardens, 2012Installation view at the 18th station on the D line
Ph. Etienne Frossard
Bensonhurst Gardens, 2012Installation view at the 18th station on the D line
Ph. Etienne Frossard
Bensonhurst Gardens, 2012Installation view at the 18th station on the D line
Ph. Etienne Frossard
An Artful Confusion, 2012Curated by
Laura Barreca
Exhibition view at GAM, Palermo
Ph. Giacomo D'Aguanno
An Artful Confusion, 2012Curated by
Laura Barreca
Exhibition view at GAM, Palermo
Ph. Giacomo D'Aguanno
Wasteland, 2011Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Agostino Osio
Wasteland, 2011Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Agostino Osio
Wasteland, 2011Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Agostino Osio
Wasteland, 2011Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Agostino Osio
Wasteland, 2011Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Agostino Osio
VENTI PAZZI, 2010Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Agostino Osio
VENTI PAZZI, 2010Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Agostino Osio
VENTI PAZZI, 2010Exhibition view at Francesca Minini, Milan
Ph. Agostino Osio
I PAESAGGI E LA NATURA DELL’ARTE, 2009Installation view at ARCOS
Museo D’Arte Contemporanea del Sannio, Benevento
I PAESAGGI E LA NATURA DELL’ARTE, 2009Installation view at ARCOS
Museo D’Arte Contemporanea del Sannio, Benevento
Kitenge, 2007Installation view at the Palazzo delle Papesse, Siena
Ph. Carlo Fei
Kitenge, 2007Installation view at the Palazzo delle Papesse, Siena
Ph. Carlo Fei
Kitenge, 2007Installation view at the Palazzo delle Papesse, Siena
Ph. Carlo Fei
Group show
-
Francesco Simeti
Material Witness
Curated by Tamara Chalabi
Opening Thursday June 5 2025; 6pm-22pm
June 6 – July 12, 2025
The American College of Greece, Athens, Greece
Group show
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Francesco Simeti
Trees in the Garden
Until April 2026
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
Group Show
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Simon Dybbroe Møller
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Francesco Simeti
Art & Nature: Inside out
Curated by Diana Segantini, in collaboration with Fondazione Augusto Rancilio
April 6 – October 12, 2025
Villa Arconati, Fondazione Augusto Rancilio – Castellazzo di Bollate (MI)
