Damien Cifelli (b. 1991 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK) is a visionary young artist celebrated for his imaginative prowess, having garnered recognition through multiple prestigious awards. Winner of the 2023 East London Art Prize, Cifelli's creative genius extends across various mediums, from oil paintings to tapestries and sculptures. His ability to construct the fictional world of Tarogramma, complete with its unique culture, has captivated audiences. Notable among his accolades are the 2022 UK New Artists Award and the Delphian Open Call, establishing Cifelli as an emerging force in the contemporary art scene.
Awards
2023
East London Art Prize
2022
UK New Artists Award
Delphian Open Call
2020
Dazed x Gap New Generation
Foundwork Artist Prize, Final Selection
Selected solo exhibitions
2023
'Damien Cifelli - The Land of Tarogramma', Moosey Gallery, London, UK
2022
'Damien Cifelli - Tarogramma', Liminal Gallery, Margate, UK
'Hidden Door 2022', Old Royal High, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
'Tarogramma', Hackney Downs Studios, London, UK
'Damien Cifelli x Wolf and Badger', Wolf And Badger, Netil House, London, UK
2019
'Tarogramma Archive', Edinburgh Art Festival, Dundas St Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
'Tarogramma Archive', Edinburgh Art Festival, Italian Cultural Institute, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Selected Group exhibitions
2023
'ELAP x Whitechapel Gallery', Whitechapel Gallery, London, UK
'Spring Spring', Moosey Gallery, London, UK
'Because', Dorothy Circus Gallery, Rome, Italy and London, UK
East London Art Prize, Nunnery Gallery, London, UK
2022
UK New Artists Prize, Saatchi Gallery, London, UK
'The Art of the Football Scarf, OOF Gallery, London, UK
Delphian Open Call 2022, Unit 1 Gallery, London, UK
'Tendencies in Painting', London Paint Club, UK
'The Rise of Inside', Eve Leibe Gallery and Artsy
2020
'OPEN VAS + SSA', Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
D Contemporary Painting Prize 2019, D Contemporary, Mayfair, London, UK