Fatima Messana is an Italian artist of Russian origin, born in Severodvinsk (Arkhangelsk Oblast - Russia). She trained as a sculptor and painter at the ancient Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, Tuscany. In 2013, she won the prestigious National Arts Award - Sculpture section. In 2015, she was invited to participate in the 56th International Art Exhibition - Venice Biennial. Her works have been exhibited in Italy and abroad, and are included in such permanent collections as the MacS - Museum of Contemporary Art in Sicily - Catania. She currently lives and works in Florence, Tuscany. read more at fatimamessana.com