Paolo Sturiale is the owner and director of Sturiale Contemporary Arts - Italy -

In this capacity he has acted as a dealer, curator and consultant representing a small exclusive group of important mid-career artists.

"Prior to working with the group of artists now connected to SCA I travelled a great deal, I was a professional musician and played all over the world. I then became an ad agency director specialising in creative projects. Looking at and investigating art had always been a major passion and interest of mine so progressing to working with it on a full time basis was very natural for me".

"My travels to the Middle East was a profound eye opener. Once you get past the the enormity of the new constructions which up to a point are very impressive, you really get to appreciate the fact that you are in the cradle of civilization, a sort of historically vibrant middle ground between the North and Southern hemispheres. I have made many good friends and there are many projects in the pipeline to facilitate the exchange of various art exhibitions here in Europe and in the Middle East".

"The immediate future? Well that would have to include the rest of this year and all of next year as most of the projects I am involved with require long term planning and a lot of attention to detail. One recent development has been the establishing of a partnership with Azza Al-Qubaisi who is a leading UAE jewellery designer and maker. She is the founder and owner of the brand Arjmst. Our teaming up is an act of mutual interest in original art works and three dimensional design. The established partnership is entitled;  A.Qubaisi/Sturiale Projects, will be based in Abu Dhabi. The official launch will take place in April with an exhibition of original works on paper by the English artist Galvin Harrison. This show will be forerunner to an ongoing collaborative project; "Sculpture to Wear" which has an official launch plan designated for December 2012.

I also have other shows planned in Italy and Slovenia as well as further projects in the UAE. 2012 is also the year where I plan to publish several art books. So despite the fact that the world outlook looks a little bleak just now the coming year for Sturiale Contemporary Arts is guaranteed to be a busy one and without doubt an exciting one.   

(from an interview with Julie Rosendal
Press attache for Renegade)