Laboratorio Astarte: Contemporary Art Studio and Creative Space

Laboratorio Astarte is an Italian contemporary art studio and experimental laboratory founded by artists Agnese Cattani and Marta Cattani. The organization defines itself as a place to free the mind and a center for study and shared experimentation. The studio serves as a hub where artistic visions are exchanged and developed across various visual media, including painting, sculpture, and scenography. Agnese Cattani, one of the primary artists at Laboratorio Astarte, holds a degree in Performing Arts and Scenography from the Accademia di Belle Arti in L'Aquila and a Master in art planning from Rome. Her creative output often centers on sculptural forms and contemporary visual research, with exhibitions held in diverse Italian cities. Her professional training in graphics and photography further informs the studio's technical approach to artistic creation. Marta Cattani, also a founding artist of Laboratorio Astarte, specializes in painting. Her work is characterized by the use of warm colors and strong contrasts, aiming to project human emotions and universal stories onto the canvas. She views art as a powerful medium for social communication and subversion, creating pieces that speak to viewers regardless of their background. The collaborative portfolio of Laboratorio Astarte includes a wide range of works such as Silenziose Vibrazioni, In Divenire, and Dafne, along with various scenographic bozzetti and sketches. By fostering an environment where experimentation is central, the studio continues to explore new boundaries in the contemporary art landscape, emphasizing the transformative power of the artistic encounter.