About

Floriano Romano (Rio de Janeiro, 1969) is a visual artist. He has worked with sound in installations, objects, urban actions and radio since 2002.

He created the radio programme O Inusitado (2002–2004) on Rádio Madame Satã and took part in the 7th Mercosul Biennial (2009).

He holds a PhD in Visual Arts from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and teaches at its School of Fine Arts (EBA/UFRJ) and in the Graduate Programme in Visual Languages.

Awards

• 2021
  Cidade LabirintoCentro Municipal de Arte Hélio Oiticica, City of Rio de Janeiro
• 2016
  Muro de SomParque das Ruínas, City of Rio de Janeiro
• 2016
  HOBRA artist residency, Brazil–Netherlands
• 2015
  ErrânciaCCBB Contemporary Award, Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
• 2012
  Chuveiros SonorosMarcantonio Vilaça Award, Funarte — acquired by MAC Niterói
• 2012
  A Cidade SonoraProjéteis Contemporary Art Award, Funarte
• 2010
  IntrasomArtistic Project Support, Rio de Janeiro State Secretariat of Culture
• 2010
  Rádio LugarConexão Artes Visuais, Funarte — Projeto EME>>
• 2009
  Sapatos SonorosInterações Estéticas Award, Funarte
• 2008
  Chapéu PanorâmicoArtistic Creation Grant, Funarte
• 2007
  Sample Way of LifeProjéteis Contemporary Art Award, Funarte
• 2007
  FalanteHonourable mention, 58th Salão de Abril, Fortaleza
• 2000
  Do DeslocamentoResidency grant, Porto City Council — Ateliers da Lada
• 1992
  Honourable mention, Philips Award, Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
• 2010
  Nomination — PIPA Prize