The P.O.P.
Issue 014: Illangelo
The P.O.P. (Portraits of POPLIFE) documents inspiring individuals who push artistic boundaries and strive for excellence in order to advance the communities around them. Uniting a wide range of talented creatives from diverse backgrounds, this editorial series invites them to share their passions and the impact they’ve had on the realms of hospitality, music, fashion, art, and design.
Katia David Rosenthal’s journey through the art world embodies passion, perseverance, and a commitment to community. Initially situated inside her historic 1920s Little Havana home, KDR305 started off as an organic venture, offering an intimate and unconventional setting for art exhibitions. Today, KDR lives in the vibrant Allapattah neighborhood, marking an exciting new chapter for the gallery and the ever-evolving artistic community in Miami.
POPLIFE visited Katia at her new space for a firsthand look into the evolution of KDR and to discuss her goal to enrich Miami’s cultural landscape further.
Photography by Karli Evans
Tell us about yourself. Who is Carlo Montagnese and who is Illangelo?
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Montagnese is my family name, with my beautiful parents originating from Calabria, Italy. Illangelo is my artistic persona, where I channel my creativity. I’m a music producer, mix engineer, and composer, handling everything from production to creating visuals. When I was a teenager, I felt like I needed an alias that would really stand out and capture people’s attention. I tried out many different names, but none of them felt quite right. Eventually, I came up with ‘Illangelo,’ and it just clicked. It felt like the perfect fit with what I wanted to share with the world. So, I decided to stick with it, and it’s been my creative identity ever since.
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How did you get started in music?
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Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Being the youngest in a family of seven, I was always surrounded by music. My siblings were like rock stars to me, always in bands and making music. I was just this little sponge, soaking it all up.
I had my first piano lesson when I was about four, sitting side by side with my cousin on the piano bench. Our hands were so small we could barely reach across a few keys. My brother was trying to teach us, bless him. This went on for years with different teachers, and I loved it.
All through my life, I never stopped playing music, except for once when I was about 14. At this age, I started to really struggle with classical music. The rigid training and pressure to perform pieces exactly as written felt too restrictive. I wanted to create something new, not just recreate what others had composed. So, I quit lessons. Surprisingly, as soon as I stopped, I began writing my own songs on the piano. Looking back, I realize that period of rebellion was crucial in helping
me find my own musical voice.
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