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DIFC SCULPTURE PARK 2024
December 5, 2024 Discover the Power of Art at DIFC Sculpture Park 2024 The DIFC Sculpture Park has once again positioned itself as... Read more -
The Superyacht Admiral JAS 66m will be at Monaco Yacht Show 2024 with the scultures of Oblong Contemporary Gallery
25 September 2024 Our exclusive sculptures will be present on board the prestigious Superyacht Admiral Jas 67 by The Italian Sea Group. The... Read more -
Behind the Scenes at Gustavo Vélez's Studio in Medellin
A Closer Look at His Sculptural Masterpieces September 8, 2024 Today, we take you behind the scenes to a unique destination: Medellin, Colombia, where we step inside the... Read more -
Interview: Cveto Marsic
July 31, 2024 Cveto Marsic's poetry aims to create organized chaos, much like life itself, with its emotions, certainties, and doubts. The abstract... Read more -
"Ghost" by Flavio Lucchini exhibited during DAP FESTIVAL
Pietrasanta July 9, 2024 This edition of the DAP Festival has just concluded, leaving an indelible mark on all who attended. The event, a... Read more -
Interview: Lorenzo Marini
June 22, 2024 In his career as an art director, he has received over 500 national and international awards. However, to describe his artistic side, one cannot ignore the man with all his neuroses and insecurities, complemented by a collection of aphorisms that, through the irony of his essence, unmistakably outline Lorenzo Marini's personality as an entity capable of generating a microcosm that encapsulates the atmosphere of the years of creative communication. Read more -
Interview: Gianfranco Meggiato
June 3, 2024 Art with Gianfranco Meggiato is not just contemplation, but above all, action. The Venetian artist’s sculptures transform into catalysts of reflection, instigating the thoughts of observers who find themselves in dialogue with his works in public spaces. The artist embraces this vision, turning urban spaces into stages where his large installations become the main actresses, transforming art into a universal language. This approach to abstract sculpture sees a close connection between the ancient and contemporary, highlighting the ability of art to convey messages through time. Read more -
Art Circle Abu Dhabi visited Oblong Contemporary Gallery
Event May 29, 2024 At the Dubai headquarters of Oblong Contemporary Gallery, an event was held to highlight the importance of a cultural and artistic bridge between Italy and the Middle East. The focus was on Pietrasanta, presented by a distinguished speaker, Massimo Mallegni, a former mayor who has always been connected to the Tuscan city of art. Pietrasanta is internationally renowned for its bronze foundries and marble workshops where artists' sculptures have been created for centuries. Read more -
Giorgetti Spiga – The Place, Milan Design Week
16-21. 04. 2024 12.04 - 21.04 2024 We are thrilled to announce that Oblong Contemporary Gallery will be present at Giorgetti Spiga showroom with an outstanding selection... Read more -
Royal Grammar School’s Children's Art Exhibition
In collaboration with Dynowiash Foundation 15th March The Royal Grammar School (RGS) is set to host a spectacular Children's Art Exhibition in collaboration with the Dynowish Foundation at the Oblong Contemporary Gallery. This event promises to be a celebration of creativity, talent, and the remarkable achievements of RGS students in the realms of art, sculpture, and pottery. Read more -
Gustavo Vélez: the protagonist of the Giorgetti Atelier New York
New York May 19, 2023 Oblong Contemporary Gallery announces its collaboration with the new Giorgetti Atelier Penthouse in New York, with a selection of incredible Gustavo Vélez sculptures. Read more -
Gianfranco Meggiato in "Giardino dell'Arte"
VIAREGGIO May 13, 2023 To inaugurate the first series of open-air exhibitions in the new "Giardino dell'Arte", Gianfranco Maggiato participated to the opening thanks to the collaboration with Oblong Contemporary Gallery, which is a partner of the City of Viareggio in setting up the new public space. Read more
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Art Night: The Story Of Cveto Marsic
Dubai October 28, 2023 Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery is thrilled to announce an exceptional and enlightening art talk featuring the celebrated Slovenian artist, Cveto Marsič. This engaging event is scheduled for November 9, 2023, at Oblong Contemporary Gallery in Bluewaters Dubai. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the world of Cveto Marsič, a prominent figure in the international abstract art scene, and delve into the intricate elements that shape his creative process. Read more -
Philippe Delenseigne: the artist who reflects on the Essence of Mankind
Forte dei Marmi July 15, 2023 Philippe Delenseigne, native of Calais, is a versatile French artist who enjoys experimenting with techniques and using a wide range of materials to create his artworks. From the most noble and celebrated materials such as marble and bronze, to the more common substances like plastic and glue, Philippe's works are characterized by their incredible communicative effectiveness and the attention given to the experiential factor. Read more -
Isabelle Scheltjens: The Delicacy of Glass
FORTE DEI MARMI July 3, 2023 We are thrilled to announce that we have started a collaboration with Isabelle Scheltjens, an acclaimed Belgian artist who has mastered the fusion of glass to create mesmerizing portraits. With a passion for art since her youth, Isabelle has developed a unique technique that showcases her expertise in color theory and glass-fusing. She has honed her craft to produce stunning portraits that capture the essence of her subjects with vibrant hues and optical effects. Read more
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The unsolved mystery in Julio Larraz’s Painting “Above Suspicion”.
Dubai May 28, 2023 Suspended atmospheres, glimpses of reality invaded by a sense of mystery, men with restless faces. These are just some of the characteristic elements that can be found in the works of Julio Larraz, an artist of Cuban origins, active in the States. Read more -
Gustavo Vèlez's studio visit
PIETRASANTA September 3, 2022 Gustavo Vélez has been working on new monumental sculptures in his studio and marble laboratory in Pietrasanta, Italy. Starting from a block of marble, the Colombian artist is able to give life to impressive creations characterized by an unique fluidity. Read more -
The studio of Stefano Bombardieri
BRESCIA September 3, 2022 Our last visit at Stefano Bombardieri’s studio has been a lovely experience. Life-size Rhinos, elephants, and sumos are the real protagonists in the suggestive place where Bombardieri keeps his pieces in resin. Read more
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"Marta e l'Elefante" in Villa Bertelli
FORTE DEI MARMI August 29, 2022 The monumental artwork Marta e l'Elefante stays in Forte dei Marmi and moves to Villa Bertelli, to double the success achieved so far by the exhibition. Read more -
Oblong's artists at Villa Brasini
Forte dei Marmi August 18, 2022 We are happy to present our latest installation by Yinon Gal-On, Youn Kyoung Cho and Valerie Breuleux in the newly opened aesthetic clinic Villa Brasini in Forte dei Marmi. Read more -
Jiménez Deredia's biggest sculpture in Pietrasanta
MARINA DI PIETRASANTA August 14, 2022 Evolución, the greatest work created by Jorge Jiménez Martínez, aka Deredia, was installed in the renovated XXIV Maggio square in Tonfano, in Marina di Pietrasanta. Read more
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GUSTAVO VÉLEZ'S LATEST INSTALLATION
PIETRASANTA July 12, 2022 The stunning monumental sculpture “Bianca II” (2020) by Gustavo Vélez in white statuary marble from Carrara has been located in one of the most beautiful destinations of Pietrasanta, Italy. Read more -
New artworks at Oblong Contemporary: Annalù
FORTE DEI MARMI July 12, 2022 The latest addition to Oblong Contemporary's artist is the Italian Annalù. Metamorphic shapes, lyrical and evocative architecture characterize the environment in which research moves through the assembly and alchemy of synthetic resins, glass, paper and materials. Read more -
Sheikha Al Mheiri at Oblong Contemporary
DUBAI July 12, 2022 Oblong Contemporary Gallery's latest guest was Sheikha Al Mheiri, Emirati Serial Entrepreneur, Founder of MAD Investments (which stands for Make A Difference) - a hospitality group based in Dubai. Sheikha is also the brainchild of Society Cafe & Lounge that launched in 2017, as well as Toplum that launched in 2019. Read more
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RESPIRI: BETWEEN DANCE AND ART
PIETRASANTA July 11, 2022 The exhibition "Respiri" by Yinon Gal-On on view at Sala delle Grasce of Pietrasanta from the 2nd of June until the 27th of July 2022 has been an integral part of the program of the sixth edition of the DAP Festival Dance and new Dance Drama. Read more -
"Do artists see the world differently?" with Wood Couture
DUBAI May 25, 2022 Antonio Signorini is interviewd by Wood Couture following the question of "Do artists see the world differently?". Watch the full interview! Read more -
Antonio Signorini working on his new show
FLORENCE May 10, 2022 Today we are visiting the bronze foundry Ciglia e Carrai in Florence where Italian artist Antonio Signorini is working on some of his new sculptures. These majestic art pieces will be part of his monumental show in Forte dei Marmi starting this summer from the 22nd of July. Sculptural subjects will reach until 4 metres high! Stay tuned to find out more about the exhibition and admire the artist at work! Read more
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The Personal Museum of Flavio Lucchini
MILAN May 10, 2022 The spectacular personal Museum of Flavio Lucchini houses the archive of some of his most important art pieces. On showcase the works of Lucchini as an artist and sculptor, made in thirty years of experimentations in his atelier after leaving, at the age of 60, all the prestigious publishing assignments, closing the last relationship with the Condé Nast, with which he had started in the 60s creating – after Amica – Vogue Italia. Read more -
Hypebeast Arabia interviews Abol Atighetchi
DUBAI May 2, 2022 For the first time ever, artist Abol Atighetchi will exhibit his 12 unpublished paintings from 1983 to 1992 at Oblong Contemporary Gallery in Dubai, UAE. The exhibition covers Atighetchi’s works of over 31 years from 1991 to 2022. Alongside his earliest paintings, “Les Iroquois”, “Rainbow Warrior” and “Squares”, he includes calligraphy and introduces his recent approach and appreciation of minimalism Read more -
Oblong's Founder x Luxuryproperty.com
DUBAI April 5, 2022 Paola Marucci, the co-founder of Italy's Oblong Contemporary Gallery, talks about how the art scene is developing in Dubai, the role Oblong plays in promoting art across the Middle East, the rise of NFTs, and how art forms one of the foundations of the city's future growth. Read more
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Antonio Signorini in Bluewaters Boulevard
DUBAI March 15, 2022 Three sculptures from the exhibition "Movement" by Antonio Signorini on view at Oblong Contemporary in Dubai until the 31st of March 2022 invade the streets of Bluewaters Island. Read more -
DIFC Sculpture Park 2022
DUBAI March 15, 2022 Antonio Signorini participates with his series "The Dancers" to the 2022 Sculpture Park exhibition at the DIFC in Dubai. Read more -
The IFZA Gold Cup 2022
DUBAI March 15, 2022 Oblong Contemporary Gallery participates for the second time to the IFZA Gold Cup 2022 at the Al Habtoor Polo and Resort Club of Dubai. Read more
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Wood Couture at Oblong Contemporary
DUBAI March 15, 2022 The Founder and CEO of Restaurant Secrets Inc, Gabrielle Mather joined us in the Wood Couture podcast moderated by Founder Filippo Sona taking place at Oblong Contemporary Gallery in Dubai. Read more -
Luxhabitat Sotheby's interviews Antonio Signorini
Dubai March 1, 2022 Luxhabitat Sotheby's catches up with Antonio Signorini post his solo exhibition "Movement" at Oblong Contemporary Gallery. Read more -
Antonio Signorini x Dubai Eye
DUBAI February 28, 2022 On the occasion of his exhibition "Movement" at Oblong Contemporary Gallery in Dubai, Marc Lloyd from the Dubai Eye radio is in conversation with Antonio Signorini, a fascinating Italian artist around his new display of three-dimensional sculptures. Read more
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ABC Productions interviews Founder Paola Marucci
DUBAI February 1, 2022 Watch ABC Productions' interview to Oblong Contemporary Gallery's Founder Paola Marucci. Read more -
Painting pinocchio with Antonio Nocera
Dubai January 17, 2022 Oblong Contemporary has gather a group of little young artists, who have painted canvases with the Italian artist Antonio Nocera, interpreting the famous story of Pinocchio. Read more -
Confindustria at Oblong Contemporary
DUBAI November 11, 2021 Oblong Contemporary hosts a panel discussion on the 25th of February with the Associates of Confindustria Emilia Centro. Read more
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Celebrating Working Mothers - Part 2
DUBAI November 9, 2021 Oblong Contemporary is proud to host a panel discussion "Working Mothers: How to Best manage our frienzied schedule" at Oblong Contemporary Gallery in Dubai in collaboration with My Mama App and Cleva App. Read more -
Flavio Lucchini at Innovation House
Dubai October 8, 2021 Some of Italian artist Flavio Lucchini's most influential artworks are being exhibited at the Innovation House, a project promoted by the Lombardy Region and the Polytechnic Foundation held in the United Arab Emirates at the Intercontinental Dubai Marina Hotel, from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, on the occasion of the Dubai 2020 Expo. Read more -
Gianfranco Meggiato in the Valle dei Templi
Agrigento October 3, 2021 The search of the Venetian artist Gianfranco Meggiato arrives at the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento to get in touch with the site and find his contemporary man, among the signs of ancient civilizations. Sculptures of today meet the architecture of yesterday. Metal alloys that defy known forms, stone blocks that have defied the centuries. A celebration of humans, creativity and even more, what lies behind - before the rational, the known and visible. Read more
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Tano Pisano: Il Meccano
Pietrasanta October 2, 2021 Tano Pisano's colorful installations and sculptures invaded the city of Pietrasanta. The new exhibition is called 'Meccano'. This is a union of a major retrospective of artworks created from the late 1960s to today, half of which have never been admired in Italy before. Read more -
Oblong's first exhibition in Milan
MILAN September 15, 2021 For the first time in Milan, in the spaces of MyOwnGallery during the Milan Design Week at Superstudio, Oblong brought two exhibitions curated by Ettore Mocchetti: “Surprise! Art tells "with works by Stefano Bombardieri including the sculpture of a life-size elephant that flies held by a child, plus the collective with the artists Manù Alguerò, Mario Arlati, Pablo Atchugarry, Tiziana Lorenzelli, Flavio Lucchini, Antonio Signorini , Gustavo Velèz. Read more -
The protagonist of the Fuorisalone 2021
Milan September 15, 2021 The monumental sculpture "Marta e l'Elefante" by Stefano Bombardieri has been the absolute protagonist of the Fuorisalone 2021 taking place in SuperstudioPiù of Via Tortona in Milan. Read more
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WHEN REAL ESTATE MEETS ART
Milan September 15, 2021 The combination of art and home eagerly claims its perceptibility with an event signed by Maurizia Serra in Via della Spiga Wonderful Houses and hosted by OBLONG Contemporary Art Gallery, on the occasion of the awaited Superdesign Show 2021 September - Special Edition at the location Superstudio Più, Via Tortona 27, the great hub for spokesperson for innovation and creativity led by Gisella Borioli. Read more -
Il record di Gustavo Vélez a Christie's
ONLINE July 25, 2021 Gustavo Vélez recently signed a record sale of one of his artworks "Hipercubicos" (2013) in the Online Auction, Latin American Art Online of Christie's. The sculpture was sold for USD 33,500 after an estimated price of USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Read more -
Oblong's new exhibition space in Forte dei Marmi
FORTE DEI MARMI July 25, 2021 Oblong Contemporary Gallery is happy to announce the opening of a new, bigger exhibition space in Forte dei Marmi, Italy. The new gallery, located in Via G. Carducci 45, hosts different international established artists. Read more
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Celebrating Working Mothers - Part 1
DUBAI July 12, 2021 MAMA ME organized a panel discussion at Oblong Contemporary in Dubai, talking about balancing mom life and work, inspiration and advice. Read more -
Gustavo Vélez in Forte dei Marmi
Forte dei Marmi July 6, 2021 The exhibition "Seduzioni Geometriche" by Gustavo Vèlez begins with two works located outdoors and ends in the walls of Oblong Contemporary, which has always had the mission of strengthening the artistic community of Forte dei Marmi through seasonal exhibitions that aim to enrich the artistic reviews of the area, as well as revitalizing the surrounding activities. Read more -
Oblong's artists at Magazzini Bracchi
Forte dei Marmi June 3, 2021 One of the best companies in the selection and implementation of the best designs, hardware and furniture solutions, Magazzini Bracchi has set up its exhibition space with various works by Oblong Contemporary Gallery's artists. Read more
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Dynowish in Piazza SS. Annunziata
Florence June 1, 2021 A new installation has attracted the attention of art lovers, tourists and spectators passing through Piazza SS. Annunziata. A monumental sculpture, Dynowish, created by the artist Antonio Signorini for the Dynowish Foundation association Read more -
Gustavo Vélez's installation at Apple's headquarters
San Diego May 31, 2021 Gustavo Vèlez has installed a 4 meter high sculpture "Cosmìca" in the new office complex of the Apple technology company located in San Diego, California. The sculpture has then become part of the permanent collection in the site, which is currently undergoing the construction. Read more -
Stefano Bombardieri at the Erarta Museum
Saint Petersburg April 22, 2021 Oblong is enthusiastic to announce the upcoming exhibition of Stefano Bombardieri "The Kid and the Elephant" at the Erarta Museum of Saint Petersburg, planned to open on the 22nd of April 2021. Read more
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Giuseppe Veneziano's Blue Banana
Pietrasanta April 16, 2021 The busy exhibition season of Pietrasanta will kick off with the exhibition of Giuseppe Veneziano "The Blue Banana" which will take part from the Marina of the town (precisely, from the pontile of Tonfano) until the historical centre of Pietrasanta. From the 19th of June until the middle of September, numerous artworks of one of the exponent of the Italian Newbrown artistic movement will be displayed in the Church, Sala dei Putti, and Sala Capitolo of the town. Read more -
Our Artists on San Lorenzo Yacht
April 13, 2021 What is more beautiful than seeing good art on a elegant San Lorenzo yacht? Oblong's artists have been featured on the presentation of the Superyacht 62 Steel.By going on board, we notice the classical fragmented chest by Igor Mitoraj, "Asclepios" 1988. Gustavo Vélez with "Nova", 2013. There is no denying the symbiotic relationship between the luxurious environment of yachts and the beauty of art. Read more -
Behind "The Warriors" by Antonio Signorini
ONLINE April 8, 2021 The “Warriors” by the Italian artist Antonio Signorini are a tangible link to our past. This series of sculptures has been displayed in some of the most emblematic locations: the Fondaco di Marcello in Venice, The Samir Kassir Garden in Beirut, the Manarat Al Sadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, and now they became part of the permanent DIFC art collection of Dubai. Read more
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Igor Mitoraj's Museum set to open in Pietrasanta
Pietrasanta March 31, 2021 The first museum entirely dedicated to the artist Igor Mitoraj is set to open in the city of Pietrasanta, on the Tuscan coast of Italy. Read more -
In Pietrasanta, Art becomes reality
Pietrasanta March 31, 2021 For centuries the craftspeople of Pietrasanta have translated artists’ ideas into marble and bronze. International worldwide artists come together in the Tuscan town to work their marble and bronze sculptures. Read more -
Gustavo Vélez's highest sculpture
DUBAI March 30, 2021 Gustavo Vèlez is in the process of realizing a new sculpture, setting a new record in terms of height. The 16 metres artwork was commissioned by one of Oblong's most important collector. Read more
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Stefano Bombardieri in Piazza della Vittoria
BRESCIA March 30, 2021 The monumental version of “Il Peso del Tempo Sospeso” by Stefano Bombardieri has been placed in Piazza della Vittoria of Brescia. Read more -
Emirates Woman interviews Oblong's Founder
DUBAI March 25, 2021 Emritates Woman weekly series ‘How I got my job as…’ speaks to some incredible entrepreneurs and businesswomen both based in the UAE and globally to find out about their career paths led them to where they are now; what their daily routines look like; the advice they’d give to those starting out; and the hurdles they’ve had to overcome. Paola Marucci explains her experience. Read more -
Yinon Gal-On awarded by the Israeli Ministry of Education
ISRAEL March 24, 2021 Sixteen-year-old photographer Yinon Gal-On has taken underwater pictures of more than 30 celebrities as part of a very important campaign - Lashon HaRa Lo Medaber Elay (= Shaming shames me). The talented young artist has photographed them all in order to raise awareness of how our world affects us and others. Read more
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IFZA Gold Cup 2021
Dubai February 28, 2021 Oblong will showcase the work of Antonio Signorini and Gianfranco Meggiato on the 5th of March for the IFZA Gold Cup 2021 at Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club. The art pieces will be placed in the Gold Lounge and on the VIP Garden of the Polo club. Read more -
"The Dancers" by Antonio Signorini
Dubai February 22, 2021 The series "The Warriors" by the Italian artist Antonio Signorini are displayed in Oblong Contemporary Dubai. Antonio Signorini started an in-depth study of primitive art in 2003. In particular, he focused on the Libyan, Saudi and Iraqi caves and findings within them. Then, the discovery of new caves in Europe led Signorini to develop his research further and to work towards recreating the rupestrian drawings he saw in these caves into sculptural form - a modern day creation to connect people with their past. Read more -
KNOWING THE ART OF BRONZE CASTING
ONLINE January 17, 2021 It is inspiring to get to know the evolution of how a bronze sculpture is created. Pietrasanta, the medieval Italian town on the Tuscan coast, is particularly reknown for its highly skilled artisans and meticulous foundries that work materials such as bronze. Read more
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Panel Discussion: BEYOND INSPIRATIONAL
DUBAI January 12, 2021 The first series of 4 panel discussions curated by Unlimited Platform will be hosted at Oblong Contemporary in Dubai on the 12 January, 2021. Based in Dubai, UNLIMITED Platform gives voice to inspiring women, mothers and experts to engage, empower and drive growth through different media, that include podcast, social media, videos, webinar and in person events. Read more -
The Quarantine Series by Giuseppe Veneziano
MILAN October 8, 2020 During the lockdown in Milan, artist Giuseppe Veneziano reinterpreted iconic moments in art history by imagining the quarantine of Donald Trump, Wonder Woman, and Saint Sebastian. The works are on display at Fabbrica Eos. Read more -
Manolo Valdés' mostra a Rome
ROME September 19, 2020 Three sculptures in the historic center to give Rome an international flair. For piazza San Silvestro, piazza di San Lorenzo in Lucina and piazza della Pilotta, the Campidoglio has chosen the works of Manolo Valdés. Read more
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Deredia in Genova: La Sfera tra i Due Mondi
GENOVA September 2, 2020 Genoa is transformed into a setting for the great sculptures of the Costa Rican artist Jiménez Deredia (Heredia, 1954), who becomes a powerful sign in the urban landscape of Genoese autumn, from the Brignole station to the Porto Antico. Read more -
IL GRANDE DONO DELL' ARTE
PIETRASANTA August 28, 2020 The 12th of September 2020, Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery's artists Pablo Atchugarry, Ferdinando Botero, Jimènez Deredia, Igor Mitoraj and Gustavo... Read more -
IGOR MITORAJ AT SINOPIE MUSEUM IN PISA
Pisa August 10, 2020 On the occasion of the reopening to the public, the Sinopie Museum of Pisa hosts, until 11 January 2021, three works by the sculptor Igor Mitoraj. Read more
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Oblong doubles its exhibition space
Forte dei Marmi July 10, 2020 Oblong Contemporary in Forte dei Marmi doubles its space by opening a new exhibition entirely dedicated to the unforgettable and unique creations of the Polish artist Igor Mitoraj, with evocative art works that represent a "bridge" between the ancient "myth" and our era, where the mysterious side, almost metaphysical, is enhanced always through beauty and grace. Read more -
Igor Mitoraj at Andrea Bocelli's beach club
Forte dei Marmi June 21, 2020 The classical works of the renowned Polish artist Igor Mitoraj have been placed in the beach club Alpemare, in Forte dei Marmi, Italy. Read more -
Antonio Nocera: Il Sogno. Eterno Presente
Pietrasanta June 20, 2020 From 20 June to 20 September 2020, the Department of Heritage, Cultural Activities and Tourism of Pietrasanta is pleased to present the work by Antonio Nocera. Read more
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Oblong Implements a new technology: the virtual gallery
Dubai April 16, 2020 In such unprecendented times, where most of global countries are forced to quarantine following the wave of corona virus, art businesses face challenges in trying to attract the attention of art collectors who cannot leave the house, leave alone travel, anymore. Read more -
Oblong's Artists wish you a happy and joyful Easter!
ONLINE April 10, 2020 In this unprecedented period of our lives, Oblong Contemporary Gallery's artists share a message of hope and wish Oblong's friends a joyful and happy Easter 2020. Read more -
Behind the art of Flavio Lucchini
Dubai February 6, 2020 Flavio Lucchini was born in Curtatone (Mantua) in 1928. He attended the Faculty of Architecture in Venice, the Milan Polytechnic and later the Brera Arts Academy. Read more
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REGGIA DI MONZA WELCOMES ANTONIO NOCERA
Monza January 19, 2020 As part of the Interference project, Antonio Nocera, an international artist, enters the sumptuous Royal Apartments of the Reggia di Monza with his works, with the exhibition entitled Fairy Tales. Read more -
'Vulcano' by Igor Mitoraj at the DIFC
Dubai December 14, 2019 Oblong Contemporary is enthusiastic to announce the installation in collaboration with 71STRUCTURALART of 'Vulcano' by Igor Mitoraj as part of the Dubai International Financial Centre MONUMENTAL ART EXHIBITION 2019- 2020, featuring other internationally renowned artists, such as Antonio Signorini, Bjorn Skaarup, Dashi Namdakov, Ran Hwang, Anne Shingleton and many others. Read more -
Jimenez Deredia's record sales at Christie's New York
NEW YORK November 20, 2019 “Pareja” was one of the few art pieces that was sold at a record price of $675.000 in the Latin American section of the November 2019 sales season of the auction house Christie’s, overcoming the estimate price range of $350.000-450.000 selected for the art work, strengthening the position of Jimènez Deredia in the global art market. Read more
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Panel Discussion: The Connection between Art and Design
Dubai November 12, 2019 The panel discussion 'The Connection between Art and Design' opened the exhibition 'Carla Tolomeo: Beyond the Visual', stimulating inspiring and enlightening conversations, exploring the boundaries between functional art and design. Read more -
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak al Nahyan visiting Oblong Contemporary
Dubai October 15, 2019 His excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak al Nahayan, Cabinet Member, Minister of Tolerance was accompanied by Oblong's founders on a tour of the Dubai gallery in occasion of the inaugural opening. Read more -
Cocktail with the artist: Gustavo Vélez
Forte dei Marmi August 3, 2019 Oblong Contemporary presents the artist Gustavo Vélez with an informal cocktail event in Forte dei Marmi. The artist entertains collectors and art lovers with his artworks during a delighting summer evening. Read more
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New Installation by Igor Mitoraj
Forte dei Marmi August 3, 2019 Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery is pleased to announce the installation of the sculpture 'Sonno Tatuato Sdraiato' , 2002, by Igor Mitoraj in the sophisticated and luxurious lobby of the Grand Hotel Imperiale in Forte dei Marmi, Italy. Read more -
A collective exhibition marks the opening of Oblong in Forte dei Marmi
Forte dei Marmi July 6, 2019 Oblong Contemporary is enthusiastic to announce the opening of its first space in Forte dei Marmi, Italy. Forte dei Marmi, province of Lucca, is home of several artistic influences. Close to the Carrara marble querries, it has historically been a cross-cultural destination for renowned sculptors and painters coming to Italy to work on their art works. Read more -
"Marta e l'Elefante" has travelled places...
Capri August 15, 2018 Many tourists of Capri have been pleasantly surprised by a huge elephant lifted by a small child. This is one of the most emblematic sculptures of the Italian artist Stefano Bombardieri, who employs plastic figures of animals in resin and bronze to express conceptual and philosophical concepts connected to the man and its emotions, the time and its perception. Read more
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