Pacifico Silano Figurative Photography

Pacifico Silano is a young artist whose work explores issues of identity, sexuality and forgotten histories. He received a BFA from the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design and an MFA in photography from the School of Visual Arts, New York City. He has exhibited internationally, including group shows at the Bronx Museum; Context Art Fair, Miami; Oude Kerk, Amsterdam and ClampArt, New York City. Awards include the 2012 Individual Photographer’s Fellowship from the Aaron Siskind Foundation, finalist for the Aperture Foundation Portfolio Prize, First Prize at the Pride Photo Awards in Amsterdam and a Work Space Residency at Baxter St/Camera Club of New York.