Giò Pomodoro

Giò Pomodoro (1930–2002) was an Italian sculptor, goldsmith and engraver.

Also recorded as Gio Pomodoro; Gò Pomodoro; Gió Pomodoro; Go Pomodoro; Giorgio Pomodoro; Gio' Pomodoro.

Giò Pomodoro in brief

Born
1930
Died
2002
Known for
sculptor, goldsmith, engraver, draftsperson, jewelry designer, architect, graphic artist and painter
Place of birth
Orciano di Pesaro
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Giorgio Pomodoro.

Also worked under the name Pomodoro, Gio.

Born at Orciano di Pesaro in 1930, died at Milan in 2002.

In detail

the recorded working language is Italian.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Florence and Milan. Residence is recorded at Milan.

Work by Giò Pomodoro is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Finnish National Gallery, Tate and National Gallery of Victoria.

Distinctions recorded are Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art and International Sculpture Center.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Giò Pomodoro”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q321182: Giò Pomodoro

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