VANNI Announces Valentina Furian as Winner of 2025 #Artistroom Prize

VANNI, an Official Partner of the international art fair Artissima, announced that Venice-based artist Valentina Furian won the fifth edition of its #Artistroom Prize. Presented by UNA gallery in Piacenza and Milan, Furian was selected by a jury comprising journalist Nicolas Ballario, artist Cristian Chironi, and curator Fiammetta Griccioli for her exploration of body-gaze relationships and post-human dimensions. The award supports emerging artists whose work offers original perspectives on reality. Separately, designer Nicola Bizzarri introduced "Goggles," eyewear inspired by Personal Protective Equipment shapes featuring wraparound designs, transparent materials, and visible screws and hinges, emphasizing functional materiality.