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Igor Mitoraj (born 1944) - Polish sculptor who used to live in Italy, in 2003 came back to Poland. He draws inspiration from ancient Greek sculpture. A characteristic motif in his work is human frailty; the bandaged body, hollowed out figures. Well-known works by Mitoraj include 'The head', 'Venus' and 'Eros'. In 2006, Igor Mitoraj created the new bronze doors and a statue of John the Baptist for the basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Rome. His monumental works are found in squares and courtyards, from Paris to Tokyo, in Pietrasanta, Bologna, Rome, Cracow and Warsaw. The monumental works by this artist of Polish origin born in Germany recover the spirit from Greece, from Rome, from the great sculpture masters of the Renaissance and are inspired by history and mythology subjects from a contemporary perspective.

Some suggest that this mutilated head represents a loss of history, myths and of a connection with higher powers; to others it is a criticism of contemporary civilization and a warning against its destructive power.

Sound: Viotti - Concerto pour piano et orchestre en Sol mineur - Rondo (Felicja Blumental,)

Text and pictures: InternetArangement: Sanda Foişoreanuwww.slideshare.net/michaelasanda