Pistoia born Italian sculptor, to whom I spoke today, Luigi Galligani, produces art based on, in the words of the artist himself, ‘Mediterranean myths’. You may agree that his work could be said to be refreshingly original and modern interpretations of figures having their origins in Roman and Greek antiquity.

Working mainly in terracotta and bronze, Galligani’s work is both intriguing and thought provoking. Indeed, his mythically inspired themes have understandably attracted the attention of various galleries around the world.

Born in 1957, Galligani trained at the Academy of Fine Arts of Florence and Carrara. He currently works from his studio which is located in Castellina in Chianti, near Siena.

This artist’s work has also achieved critical acclaim, and he has been hailed as:

"…one of the latest generation of “masters” of Italian sculpture" - Francesco Gurrieri Art Diary Critic, 2003

Here is a selection of Galligani’s pieces:

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Should you wish to see more examples of Galligani’s work, then they can be viewed in various locations both around Europe and in North America. The list below provides the locations and dates of exhibitions displaying this artist’s work:

• Rarity Gallery Mykonos Greece (April - October 2008)
• Interart Sculpture Garden Heeswijk - Dinther Holland (May - October 2008)
• Sculpture Exhibition Chateau Neercanne (Gallery bell’Arte ) Maastricht - Holland (May - September 2008)
• Personal Exhibition Gallery bell’arte Maastricht - Holland (November 2008)
• "The Odissey Within" Agora Gallery, New York (December 2008)

More details, and examples of Galligani’s work and information about the artist himself, including contact details, can be found on his personal website: Luigi Galligani

With thanks to Mr Galligani, firstly for having taken the time to speak to me, and for having very kindly given his permission, orally, for Italy is in to display some examples of his work.

Angelo Aligia is an Italian sculptor who turns crude stone and rock into intriguing works of art.

What Aligia primarily attempts to do is to create a form of order from the chaos of natural substances. His work, however, tends to retain and reflect the chaos inherent in such substances, as can be seen from the examples on this page.

On the right is another example of his work which can be seen, incidentally at Algia’s restaurant in Contrada Vrasi, in Maiera’.

His works have been featured in various Italian art galleries of note including Rome’s Rufartgallery .

The artist has also published a book of his work entitled ‘The Song of Silent Stones’ - ‘Il canto delle pietre silenziose’, in which his works compliment and become integral with architecture.

Although now concentrating on the creation of items using stone and rock, in the past Aligia has also worked with metal, wood, and reinforced concrete.

Aligia was born in Maierà in southern Italy in 1959. He now spends his time between Rome and Diamante.

Here is another example of his work, Silenzi:

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