About

Fabio Carpene is a set designer whose work bridges the worlds of opera, interior design, and events. He began his career in 2012 while studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, earning early acclaim by winning two competitions to design the sets for L’inganno Felice and La scala di seta at the Malibran Theatre and La Fenice Opera House directed by Bepi Morassi.

Simultaneously, Fabio honed his skills as an assistant set designer under Poppi Ranchetti, contributing to acclaimed productions such as La traviata, Don Giovanni, and Les contes d’Hoffman in Metz (France) and Maribor (Slovenia).

In 2013, Fabio expanded his creative horizons as a concept artist for prestigious studios, including Simmetrico Network, Punk for Business, Feelrouge, and Balich Wonder Studio. He later specialized in interior design at the Politecnico di Milano, where his thesis was recognized as one of the best of 2018 by the Order of Architects in Milan.

Fabio’s innovative approach to set design has been showcased in prominent productions, including Il barbiere di Siviglia (2021) in Cortina d’Ampezzo. He designed the sets for the world premiere of Opera Italiana by Nicola Campogrande (2022) at the Festival della Valle d’Itria, and the 2023 co-production of La Bohème for Teatro Verdi (Padua), Teatro Mario del Monaco (Treviso), and Teatro Sociale (Rovigo), directed by Bepi Morassi.

In 2024, Fabio designs the sets at the Teatro Stabile di Torino for L’istruttoria (directed by Leonardo Lidi), and Robin Hood (directed by Marta Cortellazzo Wiel). In the same year he designed the sets of Il re pastore (directed by Tommaso Franchin) at La Valletta Opera Festival.

His versatility extends beyond theatre, with standout projects including bespoke furniture design and luxury events for Chopard at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Fabio’s work reflects a deep passion for storytelling, innovation, and craftsmanship, making him a sought-after creative force in the worlds of theatre, design, and experiential events.