Costantino Nivola [1911-1988]: Early Concretes

"Costantino Nivola: Early Concretes"presents rare sculptures and wall reliefs that highlight the distinctive vision of the Sardinian-born mason turned artist who settled in East Hampton in 1948 along with other émigré artists who shared his passion for expressive materials for a new age. Nivola's innovations in sand-casting and carved concrete would help to humanize urban public sculpture and to extend the vocabulary of international style architecture in post-war America. Made between 1950 and 1982, the sculptures on view include 11 faceted abstract figures and two unique bas-reliefs, which offer a close look at the singular pictorial compositions he created as maquettes for monumental murals.

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