We Are NOT

Born in Rome in 1984. He obtained a bachelor degree in "Aerospace Engineering" from the University of Rome La Sapienza, a master degree in "Astronautical Engineering" from the School of Aerospace Engineering and a second level master's degree in "Advanced Satellite Communications and Navigation Systems” at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. In 2023 he created the "We Are NOT" Collective project together with other guys.

Passionate about photography, he obtained several certificates by participating in training courses in Polaroid photography. Currently employed as a software developer in the satellite navigation sector, since 2021 he has developed a strong interest in Blockchain technology. In this area he has so far obtained various certificates of study the technology, issued by bodies such as Politecnico of Milan, Sardegna Ricerche, Algorand Foundation, Encode Club.

Fascinated by the aspects of inclusion, democratization, decentralization and transparency offered by this technology, he is constantly looking for studies and applications of Blockchain features in any field, strongly believing in the potential of the technology and convinced that it will constitute one of the technological bases of the future, allowing to activate important social transformations.

Born in Albania in 1997. He arrived in Italy at the age of eight months, experiencing first-hand what it meant to reach Italy on a dinghy. Having moved with his family to Naples, he immediately grew up with a passion for art, inherited from his parents.

From a young age he dedicated himself entirely to cultivating his greatest passions: sculpture, traditional and digital drawing.

In 2015 he won first prize at the "National Biennial of Artistic High Schools" as best sculptor, creating the bust of Marek Hamsik, which is still exhibited at the National Museum of Rome.

He subsequently obtained a degree in Transportation Design in the Yacht Design sector at the IED in Turin and a Master in Transportation Design in the Car Design sector. He worked as a Surface Designer in a well-known automotive company. In 2023 he participated in the founding of the collective "We Are NOT".

Fascinated by the world of Crypto Art, he believes that art is the language of the heart, the voice of the soul, a celebration of the beauty and human complexity that unites everyone.

Born in Potenza in 1995. He obtained a bachelor degree in Communication Sciences from the Alma Mater Studiorum of Bologna and a master's degree in Communication Design, Publishing, Illustration and Comics from the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples, crowning the dream of becoming a cartoonist begins.

In 2015 he released the album “Distance” with the band Vickers Hardness Test of which he is the author and founder. He acts as vice president of the non-profit association M.I.L.L.E.

From 2015 to 2017 he worked as a social media manager for Dobrinski Pro Dischi Records. From 2018 to 2019 he held the role of speaker and content creator for the web radio Solipsia.it.

He collaborates with the Foodicons project as a designer. He works as a 2D cartoonist and is the author of the musical project ILIO, where his music meets the world of comics, animation and NFTs.

He takes part in the Open Sound Festival, participating in a performance by Yuval Avital. Since 2023 he has joined the “We are NOT” Collective project as a musician, 2D artist and NFT creator. In 2023 he participated as a cartoonist in the volume "La Memoria Storica" and in 2024 in the volume "The Impostor Syndrome" edited by Revue Dessineè. Since October 2024 he is a teacher of Advertising Graphic Communication Techniques and Laboratory of Artistic Graphic Expressions at the I.I.S. Fantini from Vergato (BO).

Born in Aix-en-Provence in 1982. He moved to Rome at an early age, a city he continues to consider his home, despite living abroad for over 20 years. After classical high school, he embarked on a scientific university path which culminated with a specialization in Management Engineering - Business Management.

His passion for engineering and change leads him to work as a project manager for various multinationals, traveling throughout Europe. His experiences lead him to Stockholm, London, Geneva, Warsaw and Milan, until he recently settled in Barcelona, ​​where he currently holds the role of Learning & Development manager for Amazon Europe.

Passionate about technology and its revolutionary potential, Raffaele approaches the world of blockchain as a student, investor and popularizer. Since 2023 he has been an active member of the "We Are NOT" collective, where he makes his design skills available to support the common mission.

Born in Rome in 1984. Always fascinated by social issues, she graduated in Linguistic-Cultural Mediation. Subsequently she specialized in Translation Sciences and dedicated most of his time to writing.

She always leaves the window open to the social world and continues to teach Italian as a second language in various cultural centers. In the meantime she specialized as a copywriter and social media manager.

Since 2024 she puts her passion for writing, art and social issues at the service of the "We Are NOT" collective.

He is a digital artist who explores the depths of his inner world and lives experiences to create unique works of art. Being neurodivergent and synesthetic allows him to perceive reality in authentic and intense ways: colors, shapes, and textures are not only seen but also felt, heard, and given substance. As a prompt designer, he optimizes inputs for artificial intelligence, transforming his visions into unique and profound works of art.