Sauro Cavallini

Sauro Cavallini (La Spezia, 1927 – Fiesole, 2016) was a renowned Italian sculptor celebrated for his dynamic and fluid forms. His artistic journey began in Florence in the 1950s, where he experimented with various materials before establishing his studio in 1957. In 1960, he moved to Fiesole, where his home now houses the Sauro Cavallini Study Centre, preserving his legacy.

Cavallini’s works, blending realism and stylization, can be found in prestigious locations worldwide, including:

• Monumento alla Pace – Palazzo degli Affari, Florence
• Monumento alla Vita – Palace of Human Rights, Strasbourg
• Il Volo del Gabbiano – Italian Broadcasting Television, Florence

A self-taught artist, he refined his technique while restoring sculptures damaged in the 1966 Arno flood, mastering bronze and metal to create figures that seem to breathe and move. His legacy endures through the Sauro Cavallini Study Centre, managed by his children, ensuring that his visionary work continues to inspire.