| 1966 | Born in Padova |
| 1980–1985 | Graduates at Istituto Statale d’Arte "Pietro Selvatico" in Padova, metals and jewellery design section |
| 1987 | Studies at Pforzheim University School of Design, enamel section course |
| 1988–1992 | Studies at and graduates from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, sculpture section |
| Awards | |
| 1984 | De Beers Design Prize |
| 1991 | Premio Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa, Venice |
| 1997 | Herbert Hofmann Prize 1997, Munich |
| 2001 | Honorable Mention and Diploma, Cheongju International Craft Biennale Competition, Cheongju City |
| 2002 | Bavarian State Prize, Munich, Gold medal |
| 2006 | Herbert Hofmann Prize, Munich |