What is the best thing that I love about my work?

Creating, drawing, painting, handcrafting and producing to make my art fashionable.

What is my idea of perfect happiness?

Perfect happiness doesn’t exist because very often we are unable to appreciate little things.

What is my greatest fear?

My greatest fear is to be unable to protect my sons, seeing what’s happening in the world today.

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?

Being too impulsive.

Which living persons in my profession do I most admire?

I admire all people who, like me, are making their best efforts to realise their dreams.

What is my greatest extravagance?

To be an artist and live from inspirations.

On what occasion would I lie?

For my family’s sake.

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?

There aren’t things I don’t like.

When and where was I the happiest in my work?

When I got results that I never thought in the past I could ever obtain.

If I could, what would I change about myself?

Sometimes, I go wrong because I am too impulsive. I should count up to 10 and be more thoughtful. Even though it can be useful, occasionally, when making a choice.

What is my greatest achievement in work?

I am very proud to represent the city of Florence through my paintings and my clothing line.

What do the words “The Financial Freedom to Create” mean to me?

The freedom to create is my biggest satisfaction.

Where would I most like to live?

I like living in Florence.

What is my most treasured possession?

My family.

What is my most marked characteristic?

Tenacity.

What is my most inspirational location, in my city?

The whole of Florence is a source of inspiration for me because it is a unique city.

What is my favourite place to eat and drink, in my city?

In the beautiful neighbouring countryside, where Tuscan cuisine is renowned all over the world.

What books influenced my life and how?

The book which influenced me most was written by my aunt, who’s not there anymore; for me she was a primary role model; without her, I may not have been here to talk about myself. The title is: “Io chi … sentenze poetiche” (vent’anni di poesia) / “I who… poetic sentences” (twenty years of poetry) by Gabriella Bertini.

Who are my favorite writers?

Umberto Eco.

You Only Die Once. What music would I listen to on my last day?

One of Queen’s beautiful songs.

Who is my hero or heroine in fiction?

Batman.

Who are my heroes or heroines in real life?

My heroes have been and will always be my grandfather and my aunt, in addition to my parents, because they all are simple people who have been and still are fighting disease everyday in order to live. They will always be in my heart!

Which movie would I recommend to see once in a lifetime?

“La vita è bella” by Benigni.

What role plays art in my life and work?

Art is my work!

Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?

My sons.

Whom would I like to work with in 2017?

With my dreams.

Which people in my profession would I love to meet in 2017?

Any positive person sharing my ideas whom with I could collaborate and create new projects.

What project, in 2017, am I looking forward to work on?

I have many projects and ideas to realise and, as always, I will do it with all my soul.

Where can you see me or my work in 2017?

If you cannot come to Florence or go to any other Italian cities to visit an exhibition of mine or one of the shops selling my brand “Be Art”, you can find me on my Facebook pages: “Be Art”, “Firenze Nel Cuore” or on my personal profile “Alberto Bertini”;

on Instagram: “Be Art Firenze”: on my site: http://www.beart-tshirtshop.it where you can also buy clothing items “Be Art… Quando l’arte diventa moda” (“Be Art… when art becomes fashion”).

What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me?

After many years, I rediscovered the passion I had for drawing and art when I was a child. All this allowed me to realise the dream of working doing what I love!.

How can you contact me?

albertobertini.beart@gmail.com