‘JBROCK: SETTE VARIAZIONI 2000-2022″ (Seven Variations 2000-2022) was a huge success, a catalogue for the exhibition of the same name, documenting the 22 year evolution of the graffiti artist’s character Ciccio, bringing JBROCK fame in Italy and internationally.

In 2022, JBROCK in seven remarkable episodes collaborating with his friend and photographer Niccolò Berretta, strategically positioned and captured the Ciccio around the city of Rome in various iconic locations. Friends and strangers, famous and unknown, all sought to have their picture taken by Niccolò Berretta with Ciccio in the background. This event took place in some of the most beautiful and significant locations in the Eternal City, with backdrops ranging from the tourist hotspot Campo dè Fiori to the skatepark at Ponte della Musica, and from Trastevere to the nightlife hub of Ponte Milvio and to the Porta Portese flea market.

JBROCK: SETTE VARIAZIONI 2000-2022′ also includes a text by the Roman artist and friend, Lucamaleonte. It encapsulates this remarkable project in 88 pages, showcasing over 300 images. The book is published in a limited edition of 200 numbered and artist-signed copies on the cover.

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THE ARTIST

JBROCK is an Italian contemporary artist born in Rome in 1979, where he currently resides and creates. He’s renowned as one of the most prominent figures in Rome’s street art scene and has been actively involved since the age of 12. JBROCK deserves recognition for pioneering the use of posters and stencils in Italy, leaving an indelible mark on the art scene.

JBROCK’s roots trace back to the early nineties when he became part of Italy’s underground graffiti subculture. This, coupled with his formal artistic education, greatly influences his aesthetics and creative output. His work consistently pays homage to the graphic and pictorial traditions of the twentieth century. You can find his contributions in various DRAGO publications, such as ‘Roma Omnia Vincit,’ among others. Since 2003, JBROCK has showcased his art in galleries and museums and has established fruitful collaborations with brands and companies. However, the streets of Rome remain his primary canvas and source of inspiration.

THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Niccolò Berretta is a talented Roman photographer. He has curated photography for numerous documentaries, music videos, and short films. Niccolò’s portfolio boasts collaborations with renowned names such as Vice Italy, UK, and US, the creative agency Pescerosso, and the photographic studio Allucinazione. His long-standing partnership with the production company Mascioni Associati International further demonstrates his expertise.

Notable projects in Niccolò’s career include photographing “Gucci grip” for Gucci in 2019, creating the Red Valentino Spring/Summer 2021 lookbook in 2021, and spearheading the photographic campaign for Ariete x New Balance x AS Roma in 2022. He is a frequent collaborator with various luminaries in the Italian music scene, including Carl Brave, Margherita Vicario, Gemello, and Noemi.

Niccolò’s artistic journey began as a member of the collective “Artcock” in 2007. His exploration of photography led him to Termini station in Rome in 2009, culminating in the 2021 publication of “Stazione Termini Lookbook 2009-2021” by DRAGO. In 2022, he embarked on a photographic venture in the suburbs of Bucharest and Tokyo, contributing to the BEA studio brand and working with Natsuki Shigeta.