Valentina Ilardi Martin is an Italian photographer and visual artist based in Milan. She has been working in the field of photography since the early 2000s, and her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications around the world.
Valentina's work is characterized by its strong sense of composition, color, and light. She often uses natural elements such as plants, flowers, and landscapes to create her images. Her photographs are often dreamlike and surreal, with a focus on capturing moments of beauty in everyday life.
Valentina's work has been exhibited at galleries and museums around the world including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Rome, the Palazzo Reale in Milan, and the Fondazione Prada in Venice. Her photographs have also been featured in publications such as Vogue Italia, L'Uomo Vogue, Marie Claire Italia, Glamour Italia, Elle Italia, and many more.
In addition to her photography career, Valentina is also an accomplished visual artist who works with a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, video art and installation art. Her artwork has been exhibited at galleries throughout Italy as well as internationally at venues such as The Photographers' Gallery in London and The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Valentina's work has earned her numerous awards including the International Photography Award for Best Series (2014), the Sony World Photography Award for Best Series (2015), and the International Color Awards for Best Series (2016).
Valentina continues to explore new ways to express herself through her photography and artwork while inspiring others to do the same.