ARTE ALLA VILLA
WHERE CREATIVITY thrives
At Villa di Geggiano, London, we celebrate creativity, just as we do in Italy. We make our own pasta and gelato on-site and import the finest truffles from Italy.
Our love for art matches our passion for food. In the ‘Galleria D’Arte’ Ilona Pacia, art patron and a keen collector, curates a Resident Artists Programme, supported by Royal Academicians and Tate Modern patrons. The Villa hosts exhibitions and events, including poetry readings, Q&A dinners, and operatic salons.
For all Art inquires contact us at 020 3384 9442 or email art@villadigeggiano.co.uk
RESIDENT ARTISTS

ROBERT FRY
Robert, widely regarded as one of the most promising British artists, has showcased his work across Europe, China, the U.S., Korea, and Russia. His collectors include renowned figures such as Charles Saatchi, Mario Testino, and other prominent figures in the art world. His creative influence runs throughout the Villa, where he’s been deeply involved in key decisions, from the artwork to the ever-evolving design.

ZOOBS
Zoobs began his career as a designer and photographer, influenced by the theatrical aesthetic of his environment. Renowned for celebrity portraits, including Madonna and David Bowie, he gained attention for his collage ‘God Save the Future Queen’, featuring Kate Middleton, referencing the Sex Pistols’ album cover (part of Dolce & Gabbana collection). His lightboxes are displayed at the Villa’s bar.

MOUSSA SANOGO
Moussa’s grandmother, a painter of tribal images, greatly influenced his style. Starting his career as a model, he became the face of Paul Smith, alongside other notable brands. Moussa was named one of the ‘Top 100 Street Artists’ and exhibited at the first-ever Street Art Fair International in LA. His collectors include Grace Jones, Paul Smith, and the Delavigne family.

CLEON DANIEL
Cleon’s work reimagines familiar objects, blending humour and playfulness into his designs. ‘Ideas are the foundation of my work’. His pieces have sold at Harrods, been featured in the Threadneedle Art Prize, and even mentioned by Jimmy Fallon. Clients include Darwin & Wallace, Soho House, Rupert Grint, and the Accor Hotel Group. At the Villa, you can play on his famous Banana Pool Table in our Suite.

KAROLINA SKOREK
An award-winning multidisciplinary artist: photographer and illustrator. Her work takes you on a magical journey into a dreamland filled with symbols, archetypes, and shadows, where realism blends with magic and surrealism. Drawing inspiration from her dreams and a strong belief system passed down by her ancestors, she recently completed a captivating series featuring the team at the Villa.

NIC PARNELL
A Brighton University graduate and trained cabinet maker, Nic blends his diverse disciplines to innovate new design techniques. His work explores material manipulation to uncover unique aesthetic value, challenging geometry while engaging with nature in a sensory, visually captivating way. He designed the ‘Tree’ centerpiece for our main dining room at the Villa, along with several floor lamps.

PAUL KHERA
Paul began his career taking stills at Channel 4 and designing posters for the ICA in London. He’s also written books on philosophy and folklore, with a musical suite. Recently, he’s focused on self-driven projects, including designing a retreat in the Himalayas, crafting everything from the structure to the furniture. A selection of his black-and-white photography adorns the kitchen wall in our main dining room.

TIDE
Tide’s early influences came from NY street art and UK post-punk scenes. He has collaborated with well-known figures from the art/skateboard scene. He works across various media, with pieces in collections in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Russia, Europe, the US, and beyond. His Stamp Collection, curated by Jimmie Karlsson has been one of the most well-received art openings at the Villa.

KATHERINE HUSKIE
One of the UK’s top glassblowers, Katherine, co-founded Devereux & Huskie Glassworks, creating bespoke pieces for designers worldwide. A recipient of multiple awards, including Wimbledon Championship Artist of the Year, she also received the 2020 QEST grant to train with neon masters. She is a Visiting Enterprise Fellow at the University of Sunderland. Katie’s pieces are on display in our Art Room.

IVO MORRISON
A self-taught British artist, Ivo creates hand-drawn works with shellac ink on paper. His primary ambition is to tell stories through exciting, silly, and mysterious images. He has exhibited with Rebecca Hossack, the British Art Portfolio, Art Basel Miami Beach, Art on Paper in New York, Ink Asia in Hong Kong, and the International Art Festival of São Paulo. A lover of ‘all things Italian’ he is a former resident of Rome.

SACHA JAFRI
Sacha’s grandfather was a friend of Gandhi, and Sacha himself attended Eton with Prince William. Today, he’s one of high society’s most in-demand artists. His life-sized elephant, part of the London Elephant Parade, was displayed on our Terrace after the exhibition. This piece was a gift from the late Sir Roger Moore to conservationist Mark Hiley. It has since been sold to raise funds for nationalparkrescue.org

AGATA DI MASTERNAK
A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and Central St. Martins, holds degrees in Painting, Sculpting and Textiles. Her compelling life story, reflected in her work, speaks to her resilience. Agata views her art as a personal exploration of her subjects’ character and personality, delving into the soul that resides within the body. Her series of ‘Angels’ is displayed throughout the Villa.

ANDREW CHISHOLM
Andrew explores the untapped potential of analogue media, creating unique life-size colour photograms in his London studio. By constructing a ‘lightless’ space, he eliminates the camera and reduces the process to the basic elements of light, paper, subject, and chemistry. Recently, Andrew returned to formal study, graduating with first-class honours in photography from The University of Westminster.

EVA LAZARUS
Navigating musical moods with her larger-than-life vocals, her journey is more nuanced than most multi-genre artists. She thrives on dexterity and experimentation never confined to one genre. While her sound can be kaleidoscopic, she understands the need for continuity in album works. She’s the subject of ZABOU’s mural on the external wall of the Villa marking her presence in the artistic world.

LAURA McKINLEY
Studied glass at Buckinghamshire University, switching from ceramics after her first glassblowing experience. She trained at Pilchuck Glass School USA, LoCo Glass and the Henry Moore Foundation before becoming Gallery Manager at London Glassblowing. She completed an MA in Ceramics and Glass at The Royal College of Art and co-founded a glass studio in Camberwell, London, with fellow graduates.

ZABOU
Zabou is a French street artist based in London, known for her photorealistic murals that focus on expression and emotion. She participates in global festivals and art projects, from Europe to South America, bringing vibrant murals to walls worldwide. Her work has been exhibited multiple times at Saatchi Gallery in London. At the Villa, she created a large-scale painting of Eva Lazarus on the external side wall.

JAMES BURKE’S
James’s art explores spirituality, consumerism and social media through various mediums, including installations, paintings and sculptures. While studying at Manchester Metropolitan University he founded The Art House and Acrylicise. His work has been featured at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and Art Basel Miami among others. His Logo piece is displayed in our conference room.

IAN EDWARDS
Ian learned his craft through an apprenticeship, honing his ability to portray form and movement. His work explores human endeavour, inspired by natural forces, as seen in Self Made Man and Creation of Self, where a figure carves itself from rock. Ian has completed public commissions and is popular with private collectors across Europe and USA. His sculptures are on display in our Gallery.
villa di geggiano tuscany
national heritage site of outstanding beauty
Villa di Geggiano has been the home and winery of the Bianchi Bandinelli family since 1527. Its opulent gardens and 18th-century interiors have been carefully renovated and restored to their former glory. The Villa hosted many international artists who spent their summers there in search of inspiration and the family are still great supporters of creativity and culture.