Thomas Menconi was born and raised in Carrara, where he began his studies at Liceo Scientifico. He later studied at the University of Florence, completing a three-year degree in Cultural Heritage, before continuing his studies in Venice, where he earned a master’s degree in Economics of the Arts. His master’s thesis focused on the Ugandan artist Pamela Enyonu. During his years in Venice, he worked as an intern at AKKA Project, a gallery focused on contemporary African art, and later worked at Lineadacqua Gallery until July 2024.