Arnaldo Pomodoro: the Italian sculptor’s observations about life, observed through sculpture and its surroundings
Arnaldo Pomodoro is more than an artist and goldsmith; his brilliance comes from his innovative visions. Here are some valuable thoughts from the artist himself, his predictions about life, art, and the future.
The worldwide reputation of Arnaldo Pomodoro has humble origins. He was born in Morciano di Romagna, Italy on June 23, 1926. After the birth of his brother, Gio Pomodoro, another sculptor whose talent is recognized on an international level, his family moved from the beautiful countryside to Pesaro. It was here in this city where the brothers were able to study and produce their first artistic creations. Arnaldo served as a consultant for the restoration of public buildings in Pesaro, while studying stage design and working as a goldsmith.
After the death of their father in 1954, Arnaldo and Gio moved with the rest of their family to Milan, and began to immerse themselves in the art culture. His work was first exhibited that year at the Galleria Numero in Florence and at the Galleria Montenapoleone in Milan. In 1955 his sculpture was shown for the first time at the Galleria del Naviglio in Milan.
During the late 1960s and early 1970s he executed commissions for outdoor sculpture in Darmstadt, New York, and Milan. In 1995 the Municipality of Rimini commissioned him to make a sculpture in memory of Federico Fellini; in 1996 the work Sfera con sfera of diameter 3.30 metres was placed in the United Nations square in New York; and in 1998 he received a commission to create the portal of Cefalù cathedral.
The list of his accomplishments and awards from Arnaldo’s career is long and prestigious. The portrait of his life that so far has been painted is one of an artist who expresses himself through his Italian identity, but is always ready to lead his talents in new and innovative directions. And what about his art? His art maintains its roots in the past, gives attention to the present, and is always one step closer to the future.
From the eyes of an artist, here are some reflections about art, the present, and the future:
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