Artprice recently published an article - Contemporary sculpture in excellent shape - on the strength of the contemporary sculpture market, particularly with regard to ‘installation’ type works.

This is good news for Italian sculptors who work in this sector. Indeed, one Italian sculptor, Maurizio Cattelan , is just behind the top three sculptors in terms of those artists whose works are most in demand on the worldwide art market.

For other Italian scultptors, such as Gianpietro Carlesso , Angelo Aligia , and Simone Racheli such news is encouraging. The work of these and many other Italian artists is crying out for more recognition.

Actually, the fact that the sculptors featured on this site have not yet attained the recognition they merit is very good news for collectors and speculators. It means that their works can be acquired for very reasonable prices, which will, potentially, increase vastly over time.

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Welcome to Italy is in , the site dedicated to tracking down and displaying the works of contemporary Italian artists. In this section we are going to explain our raison d’etre. We hope you enjoy your stay, and, more importantly, that you decide to return regularly to see what’s new.

Dedication

This site was inspired by an Italian sculptor I know quite well - Gianpietro Carelesso. The purpose of Italy is in is, quite simply, to tell the world about Italian contemporary art and artists.

Contemporary Art

By contemporary art, we mean painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art, plus any other medium that can be considered to be art.

What is the Scope of Italy is in? Why?

Run by myself, Alex Roe, and my researcher, Gaetano Salvo, Italy is in aims to track down and publish information about as many artists and their work as we can find. Why? Simple! Because we want to help Italian artists publicise and sell their work. If as a result, we encourage others to embark on artistic endeavours, wonderful! The world will be a better place as a result.

We are not art critics!

We do not intend to criticize the work displayed on this site, because we both know that taste in art is highly personal. However, that said, we are not going to publish any old work unless we consider it has some artistic merit.

The Gallery

In order to give as much space as possible to the display of the work of artists featured on this site, Italy is in also has a Gallery area. The Gallery is divided into specific areas for each artist who chooses to display his or her work there.

The Gallery is a free resource, and we would like to keep it free for as long as we can. Some of the work displayed in the Galley is available for purchase. If you the work of a certain artist interests you, then please contact Alex Roe , and he will put you in touch with the artist concerned or his or agent.

Thanks for visiting and reading.

Our best regards,

Alex Roe and Gaetano Salvo