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antine nivola, tino nivola (1911 – 1988)
Explore the work of Costantino Nivola (Antine Nivola), Italian sculptor & designer known for abstract architectural reliefs, sandcasting techniques, and contributions to mid-century modern design. Discover his Olivetti collaborations & legacy at Maga
Magazzino Italian Art (Cold Spring, United States of America)
Discover Postwar & Contemporary Italian art at Magazzino Art! Explore Arte Povera, Murano glass, and innovative architecture in Hudson Valley's unique museum experience.
Like Deus, Imama was created in 1953 and abstractly renders the form of a figure through large, geometric shapes. On the bottom right corner of the panel, Nivola includes small depictions of a female figure, suggested by the breast-like forms. There is a distinct quality to the surface of the sandcast. Over time and as his technique developed, Nivola would come to be so intimately acquainted with the beaches on Long Island near his home that he knew where to visit in order to obtain the precise color and texture of sand that he desired. A further work in the series, Sardinian Shepherd (1953), is in the permanent collection of the Parrish Art Museum and on view through 2021.
About this artwork
- Title: Imama
- Artist: antine nivola, tino nivola
- Year: 1953
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Magazzino Italian Art
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Color hue: Green Spectrum
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