About Carlo & Nick

Empty Shop is run by Carlo Viglianisi, 28 and Nick Malyan 25.

Name: Carlo Viglianisi

Professional qualifications: BA Contemporary Photography Practise, Northumbria University

Relevant Experience: 10 years experience as a practising artist, Young British Cartoonist of the Year 2006 and 6 years operating his own creative agency specialising in photography, graphic design and marketing. Recently re-branded as Rat Pasty and focusing on more unique and creative work.

Interests: Art, Photography, Graphic Design, Culture, Community

Email: carlo@emptyshop.org
Website: www.ratpasty.com

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Name: Nick Malyan

Professional qualifications: BA Sociology and Cultural Studies, Manchester Metropolitan University. MA Cities Culture and Regeneration, University of Liverpool

Relevant Experience: 10 years experience working in arts venues around the North of England including 3 years in Liverpool in the build up to and delivery of the city’s year as European Capital of Culture.

Interests: Culture, Architecture, Regeneration, Urban Ecology, Democracy

Email: nick@emptyshop.org