Federico Tansella, also known as Meynsense, (San Benedetto del Tronto, Italia, 2003) is an audiovisual artist currently living and working in Venice, attending the Multimedia Arts course at the Academy of Fine Arts of Venice.
His artistic research is founded on the understanding of sociological and political phenomena in the contemporary era in relation to internet trends and subcultures, diving deep into emerging pathologies and new forms of manifestations of dissent through a multidisciplinary practice. Lately, his research has been focusing more and more on bio-political issues, exploring the relationship between the control of bodies exercised by the sovreign power and the consequences of uncertainty that have permeated the psychosphere of the hyperconnected generation in the neoliberal technocracy era.
In this context, he's interested in the discussion about new digital landscapes: how platforms construct frameworks of thought, facilitate or hinder the flow of narratives and truths influencing society's dynamics. He operates in a interdisciplinary manner through installations, video, sound art and live performances.
He matures over the years as a musician, exploring the real of experimental electronic music, performing in various venues all over Italy. Working as sound designer he has enriched his portfolio through personal projects and collaborations with fashion brands, in the production of multimedia content for MM6 Maison Margiela, Marine Serre, Missoni, Federico Cina and other realities such as Rolland Garros, Shiseido and Hypebeast Japan.
He’s also curated the sound for events such as the Federico Cina FW23 Runway and others in occasion of the Milan Fashion Week. At the Venice Biennale Teatro of 2024 he participated as co-composer, together with Roberto Lagerman, of BOLIDE/DEUS EX MACHINA, a performance by Elia Pangaro, winner of the College Teatro Program 2024.
In January 2024 he installed various works in Santa Marta’s little church in Venice, in a solo pop-up exhibition titled IO COPRO TUTTO, a reflection on introspection in the digital era, oversharing as an internet trend, corecore, and the exploration of memory as a dialogue between human and artificial intelligence.
In May 2024 he takes part, as a duo with Castro Lobato, in the group exhibition L’Habitat di Domani at Fondazione Bevilaqua La Masa, Venice. In October 2024 he participates in the group exhibition I wanted to find a roommate, I didn't even have a home at Sale Docks, Venice with Mattone su Mattone, a performance in collaboration with Guido Corbisiero.
In November 2024 he presents To Build The End, a live performance hosted by Megadue, Bologna and curated by Gleba2k.
From the 20th of March to the 19th of April 2025, three of his works are exhibited as part of States of Stagnation a duo show with Giacomo Mercuriali and curated by Caterina Avataneo at Mare Karina Gallery in Venice.
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