Rosario Vullo was born in Palermo, Sicily in 1974.

From early childhood, Rosario liked to draw. He had a special gift for drawing and painting, which did not go unnoticed by his school teachers, who encouraged the young artist, and got him involved in various competitions.

In 1989, at the age of 15, Vullo took part in the Collective First Prize of the Institute for the 37th Europe Day I.P.S.I.A. Enrico Medi, Palermo,

a championship for the best artwork symbolizing the unification of Europe. Vullo won the competition and received his first award (First Prize of the Institute).  

In subsequent interviews, Rosario said this was probably the first and only trophy he saved, because he didn't place much value on diplomas and prizes, considering national recognition much more important.  

However, participating in and winning the competition was a turning point for Rosario and the first serious step in his professional artistic career.

In 1996, he entered the National Institute of Art in Palermo, where he studied the basics of composition and sculpture. He finished the final exams incredibly quickly, graduated early with a degree in fine arts (Maestro d'Arte), and then left the Institute. The reason for this bold decision was an introduction to the renowned sculptor - Disma Tumminello, who later became his teacher and colleague.

In the 20 years of his artistic career, he has created many monumental sculptures for public and private institutions, collections in cities and parks, museums and churches. Vullo's works adorn squares, gardens and parks in Europe and around the world.

Disma Tumminello was a famous Sicilian monumental sculptor, and a student of one of Italy's most iconic sculptors and artists- Giacomo Manzù.

Thus, in 1996, Vullo came to work and study with Disma Tumminello. Admission was on a competitive basis, but Rosario successfully passed all the tests, and the maestro took him on as his assistant, believing in the young talent and generously sharing his invaluable experience.

In 2000, Rosario entered the Academy of Fine arts in Palermo. He soon became disillusioned with the overly unidirectional academic approach, dropped out, and decided to devote himself to what he considered the best school — full collaboration with Disma Tumminello.

It was here under the maestro's guidance that Vullo began his own independent artistic path and perfected his skills in working with a wide variety of materials, including marble and clay, plaster and bronze, ceramic and granite.    

As time has shown, it was a fateful decision, because the creative union and rewarding collaboration with Tumminello continued for nearly 10 years.  

Vullo has been working independently since 2006.

Rosario Vullo takes part in various group art exhibitions in Italy and abroad.His sculptures, statues, busts, commemorative medals and awards are represented in many private collections, such as Euclide Turba in Palermo, the collection of the Archbishop of Palermo, the collection of the MOGAM Museum in Catania and the Mazzullo Foundation in Taormina.

Rosario Vullo was born in Palermo, Sicily in 1974.

From early childhood, Rosario liked to draw. He had a special gift for drawing and painting, which did not go unnoticed by his school teachers, who encouraged the young artist, and got him involved in various competitions.

In 1989, at the age of 15, Vullo took part in the Collective First Prize of the Institute for the 37th Europe Day I.P.S.I.A. Enrico Medi, Palermo,

a championship for the best artwork symbolizing the unification of Europe. Vullo won the competition and received his first award (First Prize of the Institute).  

In subsequent interviews, Rosario said this was probably the first and only trophy he saved, because he didn't place much value on diplomas and prizes, considering national recognition much more important.  

However, participating in and winning the competition was a turning point for Rosario and the first serious step in his professional artistic career.

Most of his works are created in the classical style and are expressive and realistic images of the heroes of both ancient and modern times, mythical and real characters, Biblical subjects and scenes from nature.  

The author has no favorite works, since he believes you should never be satisfied with your achievements, that each work can always be better than the last, and that the artist always has something to improve and bring to perfection. However, he has always said that most of all he loves to create monumental works that become part of a city's skyline and interact directly with its residents. After all, the beauty of a bronze sculpture is revealed from looking and touching.

Some of Rosario Vullo's best known works include:

● The statue of St. Anthony of Padua (2008 ) in the church of San Antonio di Padova in Palermo;

● The Holy Family (2005);

● Kidnapped  (2000);

Some of Rosario Vullo's notable recent works include:

● A bronze bust of Don Luigi Giussani;

  Presented as a gift to Pope Francis at the Vatican on February 12, 2014 ;

● Targa Florio Mogam commemorative medals, representing the whole era of the world famous car race organized by the prominent Sicilian entrepreneur Vincenzo Florio;

● A medal in honor of the centennial of the famous Automobile Club Palermo — Centenerario dell’ACI Palermo (2013 )