GILL Gilberto Borghesi

Joined Artfinder: May 2020

Artworks for sale: 12

(4)

Italy

About GILL Gilberto Borghesi

 
 
  • Biography

    Gilberto Borghesi, art name GILL, is a unique photographer, an artist who blends photography, lithography, and visual arts into a seamless fusion of forgotten knowledge and exquisite craftsmanship, creating one-of-a-kind works. His journey is one of constant evolution—a path of experimentation that intertwines physics, chemistry, and technique.

    With just a few natural and organic ingredients, GILL crafts pieces where each creation naturally unfolds from the last—a process of growth, transformation, and an ongoing push toward new horizons.

    His art has earned widespread recognition, with exhibitions and international competitions showcasing his work. Numerous awards have cemented his reputation in the contemporary art world. His artwork is displayed in museums and private collections. 

    His pieces speak to those who seek beauty and discovery, who view art as an ever-expanding journey. An invitation for collectors and enthusiasts alike—for those who wish to enrich their spaces with creations that transcend traditional boundaries and tell a story in motion.

    Not just artworks, but fragments of history—years of trials, setbacks, and triumphs distilled into each piece.

    (Linda R.)

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  • Awards

    2020

    Best of the Houzz 2020

    Contest

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    2013

    Contest "La forza delle lesbiche"

    photographic contest “la forza delle lesbiche”,
    winner first prize, jury and public.

    2008

    International contest Orvieto fotografia

    Professional Photography Awards, first prize in three different categories.

    2008

    Contest Associazione Nazionale Fotografi

    Special nomination.

    2007

    International contest Arte Laguna

    Finalist.

    2007

    International contest Altavia

    Special nomination by jury.

    2005

    Contest Città di Trento

    First place.

    2005

    International contest Fujifilm Professional Award

    First place winner, represents Italy at the Euro Press Photo Award.
  • Upcoming Events

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    Previous events

    Event: Portrait of a Woman

    Dates: 1 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2020

    Venue: Silva Suri Museum, I - Ragusa

    The museum has acquired a work by the artist Gill, titled 'Portrait of a Woman.' This addition enhances the museum's collection with a notable example of the artist's skill.

    Event: Ceramica S. Agostino

    Dates: 26 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2016

    Venue: Ceramics fair Cersaie, Bologna

    Ceramic exhibition "Peephole on architecture".

    Event: ART+

    Dates: 8 Jul 2016 - 9 Jul 2016

    Venue: Fornace Curti, I - Milan

    Gill showcased several ceramic artworks at the Art + exhibition, held at the historic 14th-century Fornace Curti in Milan. One of these pieces was sold to a private collector in the United States.

    Event: Visioni silvestri

    Dates: 12 Apr 2016 - 17 Apr 2016

    Venue: Villa Busca Serbelloni, I - Milan

    Performs at Villa Busca Serbelloni, creating a wild photographic mural. The work merges photography with mural art, transforming the villa’s walls into a vivid representation of nature's raw beauty

    Event: Digital+ART | 10 artisti vestono la ceramica

    Dates: 12 Apr 2016 - 17 Apr 2016

    Venue: Cersaie, International Ceramic Fair, I - Milan

    The exhibition by Ceramica Sant'Agostino at Milan Design Week, held at Spazio H2Otto, showcased the DIGITALART collection. This innovative display redefined ceramics as an artistic medium, with key contributions from artists like Gilberto Borghesi, Renato Ruatti and Lev Libeskind.

    Event: Performance

    Dates: 8 Apr 2016 - 8 Apr 2016

    Venue: H2OTTO space, I - Milan

    During Milan Design Week, the artist GILL Gilberto Borghesi presents a live performance at the h2OTTO space, blending photography and ceramics. Through this unique work, the artist captures images directly onto ceramic surfaces, exploring the relationship between material, light, and image. This dynamic process transforms the ceramics into living artworks, engaging the audience in a dialogue between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary photography.

    Event: NOAH guitArs

    Dates: 12 Apr 2015 - 17 Apr 2015

    Venue: Villa Busca Serbelloni, I - Milan

    An artwork created in the loggia of Villa Busca Serbelloni, home to the workshop of NOAH GuitArs—a renowned brand whose guitars and basses are played by international artists such as Lou Reed, Ben Harper, and Jovanotti. Enriched by a cameo appearance from Guido Harari, the piece captures the musical energy that permeates the Villa, bringing its vibrant history and sound to life.

    Event: In Mr. K.'s dream

    Dates: 17 Oct 2014 - 17 Nov 2014

    Venue: Il Magazzino dell'arte, Cles (Trento) Italy

    Personal exhibition in the space specially set up for the exhibition of large works, also featuring large murals.

    Event: Images tell the story

    Dates: 16 Jan 2011 - 22 Jan 2011

    Venue: "La Stampa" newspaper, Nizza - France

    The newspaper La Stampa publishes several works.

    Event: Photo competition

    Dates: 22 Mar 2008 - 5 Apr 2008

    Venue: Arte Laguna, Italy

    Finalist author.

    Event: Grandesign Award

    Dates: 1 Feb 2008 - 9 Feb 2008

    Venue: Grandesign Award, Milan - Italy

    Invited to publish a work.

    Event: Voli pindarici

    Dates: 7 Dec 2005 - 17 Dec 2005

    Venue: Palazzo Geremia, I - Trento

    "Pindaric Flights is a photographic exhibition that presents a single body of work, exploring moments of surreal freedom and imagination. The images transport the viewer into a world where reality bends and flight becomes a metaphor for limitless possibilities."

    Event: Light

    Dates: 16 Oct 2005 - 5 Nov 2005

    Venue: The Photographers gallery, I - Milan

    Borghesi showcased works characterized by a sophisticated approach to photography, often exploring themes of light, composition, and emotional depth.

    Event: Work, Art in progress

    Dates: 11 Sep 2005 - 11 Sep 2005

    Venue: Galleria Civica, I - Trento

    The magazine Work, Art in Progress by the Galleria Civica di Trento features several photographic works by the artist.

    Event: Fujifilm Euro Press Photo Award

    Dates: 16 Apr 2005 - 17 Apr 2005

    Venue: War Museum, PT - Lisboa

    First place winner, GILL represents Italy at the prestigious Euro Press Photo Award, organized by Fuji Film. This exhibition presents his award-winning photographic work, showcasing a unique and powerful perspective."

    Event: Motion in focus

    Dates: 7 Apr 2005 - 30 Apr 2005

    Venue: Hype gallery, I - Milan

    Borghesi showcased works characterized by a sophisticated approach to photography, often exploring themes of motion.

    Event: Poesia visiva

    Dates: 16 Jul 2004 - 31 Jul 2004

    Venue: Galleria degli Artisti, I - Salò (BS)

    An exhibition born from the workshop with Keith Carter and Mauro Fiorese, showcasing the artistic visions and creative dialogue inspired by their mentorship.

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Awards

2020

Best of the Houzz 2020

Contest

Show more awards Hide

2013

Contest "La forza delle lesbiche"

photographic contest “la forza delle lesbiche”,
winner first prize, jury and public.

2008

International contest Orvieto fotografia

Professional Photography Awards, first prize in three different categories.

2008

Contest Associazione Nazionale Fotografi

Special nomination.

2007

International contest Arte Laguna

Finalist.

2007

International contest Altavia

Special nomination by jury.

2005

Contest Città di Trento

First place.

2005

International contest Fujifilm Professional Award

First place winner, represents Italy at the Euro Press Photo Award.

There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: Portrait of a Woman

Dates: 1 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2020

Venue: Silva Suri Museum, I - Ragusa

The museum has acquired a work by the artist Gill, titled 'Portrait of a Woman.' This addition enhances the museum's collection with a notable example of the artist's skill.

Event: Ceramica S. Agostino

Dates: 26 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2016

Venue: Ceramics fair Cersaie, Bologna

Ceramic exhibition "Peephole on architecture".

Event: ART+

Dates: 8 Jul 2016 - 9 Jul 2016

Venue: Fornace Curti, I - Milan

Gill showcased several ceramic artworks at the Art + exhibition, held at the historic 14th-century Fornace Curti in Milan. One of these pieces was sold to a private collector in the United States.

Event: Visioni silvestri

Dates: 12 Apr 2016 - 17 Apr 2016

Venue: Villa Busca Serbelloni, I - Milan

Performs at Villa Busca Serbelloni, creating a wild photographic mural. The work merges photography with mural art, transforming the villa’s walls into a vivid representation of nature's raw beauty

Event: Digital+ART | 10 artisti vestono la ceramica

Dates: 12 Apr 2016 - 17 Apr 2016

Venue: Cersaie, International Ceramic Fair, I - Milan

The exhibition by Ceramica Sant'Agostino at Milan Design Week, held at Spazio H2Otto, showcased the DIGITALART collection. This innovative display redefined ceramics as an artistic medium, with key contributions from artists like Gilberto Borghesi, Renato Ruatti and Lev Libeskind.

Event: Performance

Dates: 8 Apr 2016 - 8 Apr 2016

Venue: H2OTTO space, I - Milan

During Milan Design Week, the artist GILL Gilberto Borghesi presents a live performance at the h2OTTO space, blending photography and ceramics. Through this unique work, the artist captures images directly onto ceramic surfaces, exploring the relationship between material, light, and image. This dynamic process transforms the ceramics into living artworks, engaging the audience in a dialogue between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary photography.

Event: NOAH guitArs

Dates: 12 Apr 2015 - 17 Apr 2015

Venue: Villa Busca Serbelloni, I - Milan

An artwork created in the loggia of Villa Busca Serbelloni, home to the workshop of NOAH GuitArs—a renowned brand whose guitars and basses are played by international artists such as Lou Reed, Ben Harper, and Jovanotti. Enriched by a cameo appearance from Guido Harari, the piece captures the musical energy that permeates the Villa, bringing its vibrant history and sound to life.

Event: In Mr. K.'s dream

Dates: 17 Oct 2014 - 17 Nov 2014

Venue: Il Magazzino dell'arte, Cles (Trento) Italy

Personal exhibition in the space specially set up for the exhibition of large works, also featuring large murals.

Event: Images tell the story

Dates: 16 Jan 2011 - 22 Jan 2011

Venue: "La Stampa" newspaper, Nizza - France

The newspaper La Stampa publishes several works.

Event: Photo competition

Dates: 22 Mar 2008 - 5 Apr 2008

Venue: Arte Laguna, Italy

Finalist author.

Event: Grandesign Award

Dates: 1 Feb 2008 - 9 Feb 2008

Venue: Grandesign Award, Milan - Italy

Invited to publish a work.

Event: Voli pindarici

Dates: 7 Dec 2005 - 17 Dec 2005

Venue: Palazzo Geremia, I - Trento

"Pindaric Flights is a photographic exhibition that presents a single body of work, exploring moments of surreal freedom and imagination. The images transport the viewer into a world where reality bends and flight becomes a metaphor for limitless possibilities."

Event: Light

Dates: 16 Oct 2005 - 5 Nov 2005

Venue: The Photographers gallery, I - Milan

Borghesi showcased works characterized by a sophisticated approach to photography, often exploring themes of light, composition, and emotional depth.

Event: Work, Art in progress

Dates: 11 Sep 2005 - 11 Sep 2005

Venue: Galleria Civica, I - Trento

The magazine Work, Art in Progress by the Galleria Civica di Trento features several photographic works by the artist.

Event: Fujifilm Euro Press Photo Award

Dates: 16 Apr 2005 - 17 Apr 2005

Venue: War Museum, PT - Lisboa

First place winner, GILL represents Italy at the prestigious Euro Press Photo Award, organized by Fuji Film. This exhibition presents his award-winning photographic work, showcasing a unique and powerful perspective."

Event: Motion in focus

Dates: 7 Apr 2005 - 30 Apr 2005

Venue: Hype gallery, I - Milan

Borghesi showcased works characterized by a sophisticated approach to photography, often exploring themes of motion.

Event: Poesia visiva

Dates: 16 Jul 2004 - 31 Jul 2004

Venue: Galleria degli Artisti, I - Salò (BS)

An exhibition born from the workshop with Keith Carter and Mauro Fiorese, showcasing the artistic visions and creative dialogue inspired by their mentorship.


 

Biography

Gilberto Borghesi, art name GILL, is a unique photographer, an artist who blends photography, lithography, and visual arts into a seamless fusion of forgotten knowledge and exquisite craftsmanship, creating one-of-a-kind works. His journey is one of constant evolution—a path of experimentation that intertwines physics, chemistry, and technique.

With just a few natural and organic ingredients, GILL crafts pieces where each creation naturally unfolds from the last—a process of growth, transformation, and an ongoing push toward new horizons.

His art has earned widespread recognition, with exhibitions and international competitions showcasing his work. Numerous awards have cemented his reputation in the contemporary art world. His artwork is displayed in museums and private collections. 

His pieces speak to those who seek beauty and discovery, who view art as an ever-expanding journey. An invitation for collectors and enthusiasts alike—for those who wish to enrich their spaces with creations that transcend traditional boundaries and tell a story in motion.

Not just artworks, but fragments of history—years of trials, setbacks, and triumphs distilled into each piece.

(Linda R.)