Mauro Balletti is an Italian photographer and visual artist based in Rome. He has been working in the field of photography since the early 1990s, and his work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.
Balletti's work is characterized by its strong sense of composition, color, and light. He often uses a combination of digital and analog techniques to create his images, which range from abstract landscapes to portraits of people and animals. His photographs have been featured in publications such as National Geographic, Vogue Italia, and The New York Times Magazine.
Balletti's work has been exhibited at numerous galleries and museums including the Museum of Modern Art in Rome, the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome, the Fondazione Roma Museo di Arte Contemporanea in Rome, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Milan. He has also participated in several international photography festivals such as PhotoEspaña in Madrid, Les Rencontres d'Arles in France, and Photolux Festival Internazionale di Fotografia in Italy.
In addition to his photographic work, Balletti is also an accomplished painter. His paintings have been exhibited at galleries throughout Italy including Galleria d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma Capitale and Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma Capitale.
Balletti's work has earned him numerous awards including a Gold Medal from the Italian Ministry of Culture for his contribution to Italian culture through photography. He was also awarded a fellowship from the European Cultural Foundation for his project "The Invisible City" which explored urban life through photography.