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Giuliano Vangi (Italian, 1931-2024)

“A Grand Story” 2004

White marble (Carrara) 250×420×330 cm

A group of figures is carved into this piece of marble weighing more than 25 tons. The existence and the meaning of mankind; a life story is sculpted into the stone together with the passing of time. A man from ancient times sits with his arms around his knees inside a cave. In the background appears the face of a woman whom he remembers and, beside her, a young olive tree is depicted covered with leaves. On one side, an entrance to life is open but it becomes narrower further along, representing life's hardships. On the opposite side, oak leaves gently caress the faces of a couple in love, expressing the importance of the coexistence of humans and nature. Further along is a man with his face turned upward; modern man proceeds forward bearing hope, despite meeting hardships in life.