Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926 Marciano di Romagna, Italy – 2025 Milano, Italy) was one of the most significant Italian sculptors of the contemporary era, celebrated for his synthesis of perfect geometric forms and the complex internal structures that came to define post-war sculpture.
After spending his youth and completing his studies in Pesaro, he moved to Milan in 1954, where he continued to live and work for the rest of his life. His early 1950s reliefs revealed a distinctive and innovative sculptural “writing,” while his later transition to full three-dimensionality led to the iconic forms for which he is known: spheres, discs, pyramids, cones, columns, and cubes in bronze—polished, immaculate surfaces ruptured to reveal intricate interiors. This contrast between external perfection and internal tension became central to his artistic language.
A pivotal moment came in 1966, with the commission of a monumental bronze sphere for Expo ’67 in Montreal, marking the beginning of his engagement with large-scale public sculpture. His works now occupy symbolically important spaces worldwide, including Milan, Copenhagen, Los Angeles, Darmstadt, the Cortile della Pigna in the Vatican, and the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Alongside his sculptural practice, Pomodoro developed numerous environmental and site-specific projects, created stage designs for theatre and opera, and taught at major American universities. His career was recognized with prestigious international awards and honors.
Arnaldo Pomodoro passed away in Milan on June 22, 2025, on the eve of his 99th birthday. His artistic legacy endures across major museums and public institutions around the world.
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