Costantino Nivola (1911-1988)
Nivola in New York | Figure in Field
January 23–March 15, 2020
Opening Reception: January 23, 6:30–8:30pm
Nivola in New York Panel Discussion: March 9, 6:30–8pm, Featuring Giuliana Altea, President, Fondazione Costantino Nivola; Antonella Camarda, Director, Museo Nivola; and Michele Cohen, Curator, Architect of the Capitol
Italian Cultural Institute of New York
Arthur A. Houghton Jr. Gallery
The Cooper Union, New York
7 East 7th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10002
The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, the Fondazione Costantino Nivola, and the Italian Cultural Institute of New York present Nivola in New York | Figure in Field, an exhibition of the work of Italian sculptor Costantino Nivola (1911-1988), known for his large-scale bas-reliefs, murals, and free-standing sculptural installations created in collaboration with architects. On view January 23 through March 15 in the Arthur A. Houghton Jr. Gallery, the exhibition is the first-ever to tell the story of Nivola’s built New York City projects through maquettes and sculptures, original drawings, site-specific photographs, and related ephemera. The exhibition also features a timeline outlining 62 projects that Nivola made in collaboration with architects over approximately 40 years. New York is home to the largest gathering of Nivola’s public artworks — 21 pieces across all five boroughs, at least 17 of which still exist. A free pocket guide will be produced for Nivola in New York: Figure in Field to encourage visitors to learn more about all of these works and see them in situ.
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