2026TEDxCaorle
Caorle · 25 July 2026
In his talk, “The Art of Moving the Invisible”, Giovanni Piovan shared his artistic experience and vision on the TEDxCaorle stage, exploring the relationship between material, perception and transformation.
02 · Profile
Giovanni
Piovan
Giovanni Piovan, professionally known as Lumier
becomes matter.Steel. Light. Transformation.
Material as a language.
Giovanni Piovan, professionally known as Lumier, was born on 4 November 2003 in San Donà di Piave and raised in Eraclea, Italy.
After studying at Liceo San Luigi and pursuing Art History at Ca’ Foscari University, he developed a direct engagement with materials and conservation at UIA in Venice, based at Villa Hériot.
His practice is rooted in metalwork. The human figure, movement, tension, boundaries and transformation are investigated through cutting, welding, engraving, oxidation and controlled surface treatments.
Full biographyArtist’s mark
Lumier’s
signature
Not merely an autograph, but the distinctive mark that accompanies and identifies every artwork.
Lumier’s signature embodies the artist’s identity and establishes a recognisable continuity across research, material and production. It is a symbol of authenticity: the mark through which each creation becomes part of his artistic journey.
Selected exhibitions & events
2026↗︎
2026The Tourist
Permanent public installation · Piazza Milano, Jesolo
A public sculpture donated to the City of Jesolo, conceived as a reflection on the relationship between people, place and travel.
2026Personal Structures
Marinaressa Gardens · Venice
Presentation of Il peso dell’ascesa in the international exhibition organised by the European Cultural Centre during the Venice Biennale.
2023423ª Fiera Nazionale
Grottaferrata, Italy
One of the earliest public presentations of Lumier’s artistic research and the development of the Lumierografia technique.
2022Palazzo Ferrajoli
Rome, Italy
A selection of steel works exhibited at the historic Palazzo Ferrajoli, in dialogue with Rome’s architectural heritage.
Journey archive
Organized
exhibitions
A selection of original posters documenting exhibitions curated and organized by Giovanni Piovan throughout his artistic journey.
2023 · Solo exhibition
Impressioni raccolte
9–19 August 2024 · Eraclea
Emozioni dell’anima
20 June 2026 · Piazza Milano, Jesolo
The Tourist
September 2024 · Piazza Brescia, Jesolo
Arte sulla sabbia
Registered technique
Lumierografia
A proprietary technique that produces chromatic gradients and visual variations on metal through controlled acid treatments. Colour, light and material become integral elements of the composition.