“Oltre il vento” wins the Giotto Prize: a recognition of editorial excellence for KAD Kreative Art Design
The volume by Massimo Pezzoni and Carla Bruschi, published by KAD, has received the prestigious award in the Literature and Visual Arts category. A success that celebrates the editorial vision of Karine Aivasian.
We are proud to announce that the book “Oltre il vento”, published by KAD Kreative Art Design, has been awarded the Giotto Prize 2025, one of the most important cultural recognitions in Italy. The award ceremony took place in Padua on Sunday, June 15, in the historic setting of the Basilica del Santo, at the Sala della Teologia Rivelata.
Salvo Nugnez, Massimo Pezzoni and Giada Eva Elisa Tarantino
The volume, written by Massimo Pezzoni and enriched with the artworks of Carla Bruschi, was selected for its ability to harmoniously blend words and images in a poetic and visual narrative that resonates deeply. An intense and refined work that perfectly embodies KAD’s mission: to give voice to beauty in all its forms, and to promote contemporary talents through a constant dialogue between different creative languages.
Salvo Nugnes, Massimo Pezzoni and Giada Eva Elisa Tarantino
The award ceremony, curated by Giada Eva Elisa Tarantino, welcomed key figures from the cultural and artistic world, including Silvana Giacobini, Gianni Marussi, Vito Monaco, Maria Lorena Franchi, Alberto D’Atanasio, and art critic Salvo Nugnes, who emphasized both the artistic value of the work and the editorial quality of the project.
Massimo Pezzoni, co-author of the book alongside Carla Bruschi, personally accepted the award and publicly thanked KAD Kreative Art Design and Karine Aivasian for their support, trust, and sensitivity: «I thank KAD for believing in Oltre il vento and Karine Aivasian for the passion she brings to every editorial project. It is rare to find a publishing house that so deeply combines quality, care, and vision»
The awarded artists and authors
The awarded artists and authors
For Karine Aivasian, founder and editorial director of KAD, this award is a great source of pride: «This prize confirms the value of the choices we make every day as a publishing house. Supporting projects we believe in, cultivating beauty and depth of content, promoting authors and artists with something meaningful to say. Oltre il vento was born from this vision, and seeing it awarded at a national level is an emotion that repays all our efforts».
KAD Kreative Art Design will continue to promote and publish works that blend art, thought, and experimentation, remaining faithful to its independent editorial identity and its commitment to being a vibrant platform for both Italian and international creativity.
The book Oltre il vento is available on Amazon.
Karine Aivasian with Carla Bruschi
