Mauro Staccioli facts for kids
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Mauro Staccioli
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| Born | 11 February 1937 Volterra, Italy
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| Died | 1 January 2018 (aged 80) Milan, Italy
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| Occupation | Sculptor |
Mauro Staccioli (born February 11, 1937 – died January 1, 2018) was a famous Italian sculptor. He was known for creating large, simple sculptures. These artworks were often placed in public spaces. His goal was to make people see and think about their surroundings in new ways.
Mauro Staccioli's Art Journey
After finishing his studies at the Art Institute in Volterra, Mauro Staccioli began teaching art. In 1968, he joined the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera in Milan.
By the late 1960s, Staccioli decided to focus on sculpture. He wanted his art to be where people lived and worked. This led him to create sculptures for cities and towns. His artworks were like "marks" or signs in a place. He hoped they would make people experience that spot in a new way. His sculptures always fit very well with the place where they were put.
From the 1970s, he chose to work in urban areas. He used his sculptures to explore ideas about society. His art was known for being clear, having simple shapes, and fitting perfectly into its surroundings. He worked very carefully, studying the history and features of each location. Through his sculptures, he changed how people usually saw a place.
Where You Can See His Art
Mauro Staccioli's sculptures can be found in many places around the world. These are some of his permanent artworks:
- Villa Celle in Santomato of Pistoia, Italy (1982)
- Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea (1988)
- Djerassi Foundation in Woodside, USA (1987–1991)
- Museum of Contemporary Art of Seul Kwachon, South Korea (1990)
- Museum of Contemporary Art of San Diego, USA (1996)
- Ordino d’Arcalis in Andorra (1991)
- Munich, Germany (1996)
- Parc Tournay-Solvay in Brussels, Belgium (1996)
- Villa Glori in Rome, Italy (1997)
- Schuman roundabout in Brussels, Belgium (1998)
- Lapiz building in La Jolla, USA (2003)
- Chiaopanshan International Sculpture Park in Taiwan (2003)
- University of Puerto Rico Arecibo (2004)
- Carrazeda de Ansiães in Portugal (2008)
- Centre Val St Quentin in Voisins-le-Bretonneux, France (2008)
His Final Years
Mauro Staccioli passed away on January 1, 2018. He was 80 years old and died from pneumonia.
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