Timeline

1945

Born in Coazze (Turin)

1965 - 1966

Studied philosophy at University of Turin

1967 - 1968

Adviser in a factory of special paints

1967

Disc jockey

1969

Begins to decorate racing and special motor-cycles

1971 - 1977

Motor-cycle racer, P assenger in sidecar class 750 cc. in Italy and in Europe since 1974

1980 - 1981

Lives and works in New York City

Since 1981 Gianni Piacentino lives and works in Turin

Guide lectur er at the Modern Art Museum, Turin