Michael Angelo Gagliardi was born in New York City to Irish and Italian Parents. He received a B.F.A. in painting and sculpture and a M.A. in Theatrical Design from C.W. College of Long Island University in 1985.

He now lives in Chicago, where he works as a Stagehand doing sets, lights and props for Broadway Musicals.

See more artwork by Michael Angelo Gagliardi at www.michael-angelo-art.com