Inside Matteo Basilé’s Wonderland

Italian Matteo Basilé is a fifth generation visual artist with a passion for wondrous monstrosity. He spoke to The Yak about Bali, his inspirations and why he loves dwarves. Matteo, can you tell us a little about yourself, how you grew up and where you are from. When did you first discover art, creativity, photography? I was born in Rome in 1974 and I come from a family, the Cascella, that has produced visual artists for the last five generations. I grew up in an atmosphere permeated with art. This was very important for me from an intellectual point of … Continue reading Inside Matteo Basilé’s Wonderland