Bio
Born in Livorno, Andrea D’Amore has lived in numerous places that have profoundly influenced his journey, including Vallemaio, Florence, Diego Suarez (Madagascar), Mondovì, New York, Berlin, Maremma, Gallura, Casentinesi Forests National Park, Elba Island, Mexico City, and Prato. He graduated in Literature and Philosophy from the University of Florence, completing his academic path with a thesis on Nothingness.
A football enthusiast, he drew inspiration from Pier Paolo Pasolini’s idea that “the top scorer is always the best poet of the year,” defining himself as a poet-striker. His culinary career began in social centers, later transitioning from gourmet kitchens to trattorias and agricultural cooking. Dissatisfied with the rigidity of professional kitchens, he chose to become an independent cook, working in informal and unconventional settings where cooking becomes an act of exploration and transformation.
He conceived “Appendice d’artista,” an experimental convivial format created for Villa Romana in Florence (2012–2022), and founded “Piano x 12,” a home-based space dedicated to conviviality and table-centered design. He also co-founded “cuicuocua,” a project that combines the creation of useless objects with live performances.
Credits
The first three TALkins are presented in partnership with Felicia.
Felicia is a brand by Andriani S.p.A. Società Benefit and B-Corp, a leading name in healthy pasta in Italy, specializing in high-quality, innovative, organic, and naturally gluten-free pasta made from whole grain cereals and organic legumes.
Felicia chose to partner with BASE Milano out of an affinity that goes beyond mere collaboration, finding a shared foundation in the intersection of culture, innovation, and sustainability. This alliance bridges physical and intellectual nourishment, celebrating the power of creative thinking to shape new paradigms and drive positive change.
