Giò Pomodoro

Giò Pomodoro (1930–2002) was a leading Italian sculptor, printmaker, and designer whose work bridged abstraction, architecture, and symbolism. Born in Orciano di Pesaro, he developed an early interest in structure and form before settling in Milan in the 1950s, where he became part of Italy’s avant-garde art scene. His practice evolved from experimental reliefs and tension-based surfaces into monumental public sculptures in stone, marble, and bronze. Central themes in his work include the sun, cosmic order, geometry, and collective space. Pomodoro exhibited internationally at major institutions and biennials, creating enduring public works that redefine sculpture as a dialogue between art, nature, science, and civic life.

Giò Pomodoro

Personaggio dei monti • 1955 • Bronze on wooden plinth • 47 × 23 × 17.5 cm (incl. plinth)

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