Aj Roi

Aj Roi (Federico Ajello), born in Udine in 1998, demonstrated vibrant creativity from a young age, which took shape in the spring of 2022 when he began his artistic career. In less than two years, he attracted the attention of collectors in Italy and Switzerland, received commissions, and began collaborations with galleries in Milan, London, and Valencia. His artistic practice is based on the use of real street signs, which he transforms with paintbrushes, markers, and sometimes even gunshot wounds, altering their original meaning and creating street art pieces that reflect his values, thoughts, and emotions. His works range from political and social criticism to ironic, playful, or even crude and violent: each subject is part of a complex puzzle that offers the viewer a glimpse into the world through the artist’s eyes. While also experimenting with a style close to pop art, his focus remains on manipulated urban signage —sometimes minimal, sometimes enriched by characters from cartoons, video games, or films that marked his childhood and adolescence—making each piece a powerful visual commentary on contemporary imagery.

Selected Exhibitions and Awards

2025

• “IDENTITY”, Art Competition Exhibition, 15th Edition of the Image Festival, Martina Franca (TA)
• “DON’T COME TO THAT SHOW”, Solo Exhibition, Hive Tattoo Art Gallery, Milan
• “ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE”, Solo Exhibition, Air Raid Shelter, Udine 
• “OCCUPRIDE”, Group Exhibition, FABBRICA EOS Gallery, Milan 
•  “THE HOT SUMMER WIND”, Group exhibition, Udine
• “ART PARK”, Group Exhibition, Piazza San Giacomo, Udine
• “HIM AND ME”, Group Exhibition, Udine
• “WHITE BLACK DOT”, Group exhibition, Udine

2024

• Art Parma Fair XVIII edition. Parma
• LANGOBARDORUM”, International Art Symposium, Villa de Claricini Dornpacher, Bottenicco (UD)
• “POP ON THE TOP”, Group exhibition, Bologna
• “CHRISTMAS IN MILAN”, Personal Exhibition, Milan
• “THE STOP ACCORDING TO AJ ROI”, Solo Exhibition, Tavagnacco Town Hall (UD)
• Art on the Naviglio Grande XXXVI edition”, Milan
• “NOT A WONDERFUL WORLD” Solo exhibition, Udine

2023

• Coseano Art Award 24th edition, Coseano (UD)