Sophia Vari: Eidos – La Forma della Felicità

Oblong Contemporary is honoured to announce the official representation of the late Sophia Vari, one of the most influential and internationally celebrated voices in contemporary sculpture. To mark this important moment, the gallery will inaugurate a major summer showcase dedicated to her work in its Forte dei Marmi space.

Titled “Eidos – La Forma della Felicità”, the exhibition will run from 5 July to 31 August 2025, presenting an exceptional selection of 18 iconic works that span Vari’s visionary practice—from bronze sculptures and geometric watercolors to collages on canvas.

Sophia Vari’s art is renowned for its unique synthesis of classical harmony and contemporary abstraction. Her sculptural language—at once sensual and architectural—established her as a singular figure in global art history. With a refined command of form, color, and space, she created works that resonate with emotional depth and timeless beauty.

Her legacy is affirmed by her inclusion in some of the world’s most prestigious museum and public collections, among them the Benaki Museum (Athens), Museo de Arte de Ponce (Puerto Rico), Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, IVAM (Valencia), Bozar (Brussels), and the Bass Museum of Art (Miami). Her monumental sculptures have been exhibited in public spaces from New York’s Park Avenue to Athens’ Kotzia Square, reflecting a life devoted to bringing art into dialogue with the world.

A prolific creator across disciplines, Vari also developed a renowned series of wearable sculptures—“sculptures-à-porter”—as well as vibrant assemblages that translate volume into colour, maintaining her signature sculptural integrity.

This landmark exhibition will open with a cocktail reception on 5 July at 7:00 PM, offering collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts a unique opportunity to experience the poetic elegance and power of her vision in an intimate setting.

With this important addition to its roster, Oblong Contemporary reaffirms its commitment to representing artists of enduring cultural impact and global significance. Eidos – La Forma della Felicità is more than an exhibition—it is a celebration of a masterful artist whose work continues to inspire across generations and geographies.

 

We warmly invite you to discover and honour the art of Sophia Vari.

Oblong Contemporary Forte dei Marmi
Via G. Carducci, 45 – 55042 Forte dei Marmi, Italy