About Us

Andrea Rosario Fusco, CEO and publisher of Dantebus, has a deep passion for literature and "images that speak". Author and director of several documentaries ("Erano bambini", "L'odore dell'inferno", "Skampia"), he personally knows the need for comparison and sharing that every artist feels. It's for this reason that he decided to give life to the first social network exclusively dedicated to artists of all kinds and to the first publishing house that combines traditional quality publishing with high technological development.

The polyhedral Sergio Cirillo was born in Torre Annunziata in 1953. He spent his childhood in Trecase, a small village at the foot of Vesuvius. After a brief experience as a football player and then as a Physical Education teacher, he cultivated his great passion for music, which made him a very successful author. His songs written and composed for Andrea Bocelli have sold millions of copies all over the world. He has collaborated with Peppino di Capri, Roberto Murolo, Eduardo de Crescenzo and other important personalities belonging to the musical panorama, both national and foreign.

Andrea Pisano, Graphic Designer and artist, works mainly with photography and digital graphics. For years he has been dealing with communication at 360°, developing projects for the publishing world and for the web. His excellent knowledge of the art world integrates perfectly with the Dantebus project. Andrea deals with the image of the portal, book covers and advertising images. His task is to communicate to the world, through Dantebus, the power of Art.

Multifaceted artist, scholar and art teacher. The youthful experiences see him active in the Neapolitan group of PROP-ART. It is here that he begins to elaborate his personal artistic language rich of animated metaphors. In the continuous search of new stimuli, he decides to leave Naples to reach Tuscany. In 1984, he establish himself in the cultured and serene Val d'Orcia, continuing his commitment as a teacher of History of Art. Accepted and appreciated as a teacher and as an artist, he soon exhibited in numerous places such as Montepulciano and Arezzo.

Massimo Gherardini, has a degree in Literature with a specialization in Italianistics. He has worked in the publishing world and in journalism since 1999. After graduating, for over twenty years, he carried out in-depth studies on classical Greek-Latin writers. Deep connoisseur of the poet Dante Alighieri, of the Italian and Russian literary tradition and of the oriental-Byzantine spirituality. He has undertaken in recent years a new path of personal training, approaching the specialization in Historical Studies and Anthropos-Psycho-Pedagogical. He has worked in the artistic field of iconography. Scriptwriter and teacher of several courses of creative writing, he is fascinated by all forms of knowledge and considers art as a pure miracle men are capable of.

Originating from the province of Latina, he enjoys travelling and discovering new cultures. As soon as he arrived in Florence, he was able to satisfy his lifelong curiosity about art, literature and culture in the broadest sense. Entrepreneurial and dynamic, he joined the Dantebus team with the deep conviction that art will save the world.

Born in a small Hungarian village, from an early age she dreamed of traveling and discovering the world. After visiting Florence, she decided to change her life and live there. Her literary studies taught her the importance of conveying a literary text to people who speak other languages. She began translating poetry from Hungarian to Italian, and as part of a scholarship, she translated two books from Italian into Hungarian. She deeply believes in art and its healing power, which is why she decided to share her journey with Dantebus, convinced that beauty will save the world.

She discovered art from an early age, out of curiosity and a need for expression. She graduated in communication sciences from the National University of San Luis in Argentina and simultaneously began experimenting with photography, embroidery, and collage as art forms and self-expression. She has lived in Italy for four years, where she rediscovered her family's roots. With great passion, she organizes collage workshops and, whenever she can, enjoys a delicious gelato. Her extensive professional experience in communications and art has allowed her to arrive at Dantebus equipped to assist all the artists featured in the Gallery.

Graduated in Foreign Languages and Cultures, she always loved reading and literature. As a matter of fact, she still remembers the first book she read, and since then she has never stopped reading. Travelling and meeting different people and cultures are among her interests. When she can't physically do so, she dives wholeheartedly into the pages of a good book. After completing a specialised master's degree, she entered the publishing world as a proofreader and editor. She has now joined Dantebus, and is delighted to be able to contribute to the growth of this revolutionary publishing reality.

A junior editor, he began his career in the publishing world with Dantebus Edizioni. He is always the first to arrive at the editorial office and the last to go home. His strong sensitivity and the countless amount of books he has read since childhood, allow him to immediately empathize with the world of the authors who present themselves to Dantebus. He is able to grasp the most hidden nuances of a poetic text, a painting or a photo and establish which authors have what it takes to have a future in literature or painting/photography.

Perfect example of an old-school editor who has never stopped broadening her horizons. The paper book has a fundamental value for her but she is fascinated by the possibility of digital diffusion. Classical studies and a deep passion for Art with a capital A. Taste and knowledge make her a fundamental element in the selection of new painters and writers to enter the stable of Dantebus Edizioni.

She has a degree in Classical Literature and has been devouring books since a very young age. Great art lover so much to not miss even a museum or an exhibition: her travel destinations are always chosen according to the possibility of a parallel cultural path. Boring? No, not at all, we guarantee it! An ancient soul but not antiquated, she is still a child of digital evolution! For this reason Dantebus has entrusted her, in addition to editorial work, with the task of creating interesting and curious content for social channels, convinced that she will pass on her passion to all our followers as well.

Isabella Parlapiano graduated in Foreign Languages and Literatures with an experimental thesis on "Shakespeare in Japan", a subject still little known in our culture, regarding the figure of the "English Bard", not only as a playwright but as a real phenomenon of image and costume in the Land of the Rising Sun. Her passion for theater and figurative arts was the driving force behind her entry into the world of publishing, where she collaborated for more than ten years with reviews and articles in theater and entertainment magazines. Her passions for the East and for photography, which she practices as a "freelancer", brought her into contact with Dantebus where the union of digital and editorial tradition is for Isabella the natural evolution of her research.

The passion for printed papers was born when she began her career at the editorial office of the historic Genoese daily newspaper "Il Lavoro", now called "Repubblica". From there she develops knowledge and interests that will lead her to collaborate with several publishing houses in Rome. Attentive reader, she has always cultivated a love for art in its various forms. She joined Dantebus because she was attracted by a totally revolutionary and stimulating publishing reality to which she felt she could give her full professional contribution.

Born in Rome, a big lover of Latin as a "pure language", she completed classical studies and graduated in Law. From a young age she has been drawn to cinema, art and literature, inheriting her visceral passion from her father, a well-known doctor and university professor. She gained professional experience in the legal field and since 2005 she has been involved in the publishing industry, focusing on her greatest passion : poetry. She pays much attention to the verses of the great Italian poets, with a particular devotion to Alda Merini. She personally deepened her studies in the artistic field by working on photography and modern painting. In her sensitivity and curiosity are combined with a natural and true empathy. She puts her heart into everything she does and firmly believes that art is emotion that, sooner or later, reaches people's hearts.

Her literary culture blends with her intense interest as a curious observer of life and all its nuances. Always punctual and smiling, she loves her work. Her interaction with the authors who present themselves at Dantebus is a real pleasure that turns into pure stimulation for her curiosity and empathetic relationship with the authors themselves. As a good reader, she always manages to put her experience at the disposal of those who want to follow their artistic nature.

Her passion for the publishing world began many years ago, when she started working in the editorial office of the historic newspaper "l'Umanità", which was followed by numerous collaborations in various national newspapers and publishing houses. As a journalist, publicist and curator of cultural events for theatre, cinema and art exhibitions, among others, she has always cultivated a deep passion for books. She is an avid reader, with a particular fondness for dark fiction, preferably set in the cold, smoke-filled cities of northern Europe, where she lived for several years. Attracted by art in all its forms, she never misses an interesting exhibition, especially if it's in a museum in Rome, her beloved city, which she loves to explore on foot in its most characteristic alleyways and which is a constant source of stimulus and curiosity. Arriving at Dantebus by chance, she immediately felt in her element, drawn by the somewhat dreamlike and innovative atmosphere that only those who know the saving value of art and beauty can understand.

Born in Rome, she completed her classical studies and obtained a degree in literature, with a focus on demo-ethno-anthropology, at the University of Rome "La Sapienza". She then spent five years between Italy and Portugal, obtaining a Master's degree in Sociology and African Studies at the ISCTE in Lisbon. She then worked as a pedagogical coordinator and taught humanistic and anthropological subjects at the "G. Falcone" Italian School in Maputo, Mozambique, for a further five years. She is a fervent lover of Portuguese-language African literature and likes to see similarities where only differences seem to exist, and to analyse otherness where, on the contrary, only similarities seem to prevail. Art in general, and poetry in particular, are for her an infinite mirror of clear water in which life, by looking at itself, reveals itself. Getting in touch with emerging artists is therefore a wonderful way of exploring and discovering oneself.

Her passion for literature accompanies her since childhood, guiding her through her life and deeply influencing her personal and professional path. She's enthusiastically starting her journey with Dantebus to bridge the gap between art and the public, promoting culture in all its forms. Empathetic and always ready to discover new stories, her connection with the world of writing is a constant source of inspiration and creative motivation which accompanies her in every aspect of her life.

After studying Law, she developed a deep passion for international classic literature and noir novels. Her years of ballet training fueled a profound appreciation for elegance and refinement, which she constantly looks for in the harmonious verses of the poets who inspired her, such as Grazia Deledda and Sibilla Aleramo. Her arrival at Dantebus marks the culmination of a long journey, one driven by a continuous search for new literary talents and a great passion for poetry as one of the deepest and most sublime forms of art.

A profound connoisseur of contemporary art and literature, she's been a professional in the publishing world for over 20 years. When she arrived at Dantebus, she immediately felt at home. Every day, she comes in contact with emerging artists, and by her natural vocation, she becomes a "Virgilian" guide on the infinite journey that takes art from the heart where it arises to the heart of those who discover it.

She was born in Rome, where she graduated from La Sapienza University with a degree in Literature. She later worked with Rai's Mixer newsroom and collaborated with several publishing houses until her arrival at Dantebus. A lover of art in all its forms and facets and an attentive reader, she loves studying the evolution of human thought. She pursues her passion for theatre, music and dance, and, still an incurable dreamer, she believes in empathy and in the value of culture as a profound medium of truth.

History graduate, cultivates a profound passion for all humanities, in particular philosophy and history of art. He is bilingual in Italian and English, and has already gained experience creating and editing content in the United Kingdom. He primarily translates and edits texts in both languages, with the objective of bringing international coherence to Dantebus's editorial projects. A lover of early 20th century American literature and contemporary Japanese novels, he unites intellectual curiosity and cultural sensitivity in every project he undertakes.

Alongside love for the written word, she cultivates a profound passion for art, believing in the dialogue between word and image and in the value of culture as a creative space. She joins Dantebus with enthusiasm and determination, convinced that her connection to writing is a constant source of inspiration.

Born in Calabria, lives in Rome. She holds a degree in Philosophy and History from the University of Calabria with a background in pedagogy, psychology and cultural anthropology, combining humanities studies with stage practice. She further explored the relationship between writing and publishing through the course "From Narrative to Publishing: Writing, Editing and Publishing in the Digital Age." A theater teacher, she has led workshops in both public and private institutions. Her artistic research focuses on poetic language and the dialogue between theater, music and literature.

Mirko Prota, CTO and co-founder of Dantebus, is a developer with a long professional and technical experience in the field of artificial intelligence and leading social networks. Mirko handles the programming and IT management of the entire platform. He is the original creator of the entire Dantebus backbone. His speciality is to convert the irrational (art and the demands of art) into the rational (computer programming).

Luca Carbone, COO and co-founder of Dantebus, is an IT analyst with a strong taste for innovation and progress. After years of engineering studies and analysis of new technologies applied to social networks, he found an ideal anchor in Dantebus. Luca is in charge of the supervision of the platform and the technicians who work on it. His main task is to translate the needs of Dantebus artists into real services that can meet those requirements.

Marco Salvati, responsible of the Apps, is a software engineer and has a deep knowledge of robotics and everything linked to Mobile Internet. His design and implementation work allows artists to connect with their audience wherever they are

In her professional life she has always been involved in administration and accounting. She is in charge of the administrative management. The passion and love she puts into her work turns every number into poetry! She has joined us on our quest and is a fantastic companion on this journey of art and beauty!

Leonardo Iemma, Finance and Administration Manager, is an expert accountant with a keen eye for the beauty of an ever changing world that offers new opportunities to those who move with the times. Within such a team of whimsical minds, Leonardo is responsible for balancing the books and is the rational soul that keeps the whole project alive

Ylenia Tajarol, Web Marketer and Photographer, is mainly in charge of the social media marketing part of Dantebus. Her sense of aesthetics and her eye for photography are a perfect mix to elaborate the multimedia content offered by Dantebus. She has always had a passion for travel and looks at the world with curious eyes seeking beauty everywhere

He studied to become an aeronautical mechanic but, fortunately, he realized that accuracy is not very creative.

When his mother yelled at him as a child to tidy up his bedroom, he would marvel, "But how, I created a work that goes against the postmodern movement, and you, Mom, want to tear it down?" He had sensed the importance of deconstructivism 20 years earlier.

Born in a photographers' family for several generations, professionally he switched from film (he doesn't like to call it analogue), to digital, exploiting all the secrets of classic photography.

He studied graphics and multimedia design. He teaches photography and video graphics at the Pantheon Institute of Culture, a source of new creative minds.

His first encounter with Dantebus was immediately a perfect professional " wedding" that generated an explosion of ideas and projects for video and photographic development.

Photography and videos, for him as for Dantebus, are not mathematics, "postcard" photos or knowing how to use filming tools, but they are a medium of expression, languages of emotional communication that must aim straight at the heart of the viewer.