Stefano Ciaponi

Stefano Ciaponi (born 1957, Livorno, Italy) is a painter and printmaker. He studied at the art institute in Lucca and the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, training with Ferdinando Farulli in painting and Domenico Viggiano in printmaking.

He has combined his artistic practice with teaching engraving techniques at Italian art academies, including those in Sassari, Rome, Milan, Carrara and Florence. His printmaking includes etching and open-bite techniques.

Ciaponi's solo exhibitions include a presentation at the print museum in Bagnacavallo in 2000, Prove di volo at the Michetti Museum in Francavilla in 2006, and several exhibitions at Arianna Sartori in Mantua. His works are represented in public and private collections in Italy and abroad.