Michelangelo Petralito

Lecturer

michelangelo-petralito

Art Director and Graphic Designer with over thirty years of experience, specializing in visual identity, publishing, web design, and graphic design for exhibitions and events.

In 1998, he founded im’z design, which became PR-A in 2004 together with Iolanda Rotiroti. During the early years of his career, he collaborated with Cibic & Partners as head of communication and graphic design, working for clients such as Telecom Italia, Whirlpool, Pitti Immagine, Medusa Cinema, Saatchi & Saatchi, and the Andrea Palladio Centre for Architecture Studies.

Over the years, he has curated numerous editorial projects and served as Art Director for magazines such as Code, Entertainment Illustrated, OOF Magazine, and Gastrorama. He also collaborates with Rizzoli RCS, Skira, and the MAN museum in Nuoro.

He curates the visual identity for cultural events including Una Montagna di Libri, Una Collina di Libri, and the Marzamemi Cinefest. Since 2015, he has been Creative Director of Oyster Oasis.

He teaches at IED Milan, SPD Milan, and the Harim Academy in Catania.