Emilio Prini was born in Stresa, Italy, in 1943. In his work Prini used photography, sound and written texts to challenge the viewer's perception and experience. Highlighting particular elements, he often revealed the relationship between reality and its reproduction.

Among his rare appearances: the solo show Emilio Prini. Fermi in Dogana, Ancienne Douane, Strasbourg (1995); Emilio Prini, Fondazione Merz, Turin (2020); Emilio Prini. Il caso standard, Spazio Ordet, Milan (2023); …E Prini, MACRO, Rome (2023-2024) and the group exhibitions Identité Italienne. L’art en Italie depuis 1985, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris (1981); Overture, Castello di Rivoli Museo d’Arte Contemporanea, Rivoli (1984); Politics/Poetics. Documenta X, Kassel (1997); Zero to Infinity. Arte Povera 1962-1972, Tate Modern, London (2001).