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Gianluca Pacchioni

2021

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The story “for art objects” of Gianluca Pacchioni, artist, sculptor and designer, from discovering his love for iron and his vocation as an artist in Paris in the 1990s to his workshop in an old factory in Milan, where he produces works of art in metal and stone, limited editions of design objects destined for homes, galleries and collections around the world. His inspiration comes from the clean lines of Italian classicism and Japanese minimalism, with an experimental and innovative approach that explores new materials, from iron and steel to bronze, marble and semi-precious stones. Coming to art after studying economics at Bocconi, he is one of the exponents of Art Design and exhibited at the major exhibition Homo Faber, in Venice at the Giorgio Cini Foundation, during the 2018 Biennale. This volume is the result of a 10-year collaboration with photographer Lorenzo Pennati and chronicles the journey of his art with interiors objects, artworks and site-specific installations. The book is in English.

Published by Rizzoli.

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Gianluca Pacchioni

Milanese artist Gianluca Pacchioni developed a passion for metal work in the 1990s while frequenting the artistic scene in Paris. An autodidact, he returned to Milan and perfected his skills working with Italian craftsmen. Forging steel himself in his workshop, he began working with bronze, brass and aluminium to create limited edition sculptures and furniture. Constantly experimenting, his innovations involve liquid metals and patinas. The pieces he creates show the contrast between raw materials – metal of course, but also stone or concrete – and the resulting beauty that is born from the artist’s skill and sensitivity. Likewise, light plays a fundamental role in his works. It amplifies the forms of expression, making them both visible and uncertain. The sculpture reveals the inner self.

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