Orazio
Barbagallo

Orazio Barbagallo, born in Monza to a family of stonecutters, showed a natural talent for art from an early age, quickly mastering sculpture, painting and graphic arts. After completing his studies at the Istituto Statale in Monza, he founded his own studio at the age of 18, beginning a professional career that has included collaborations in theater, film and advertising scenography. His travels in 1996 opened the doors to collaborations with European art galleries such as the VAAS Art Centre in Vence, the Peter Brughel Art Gallery in Amsterdam and the Galerie Angerer in Austria. These experiences led to exhibitions throughout Europe, including Rome, Paris, Zurich, Innsbruck and other major cities. Barbagallo has created notable religious works, including mosaics of the Annunciation (1997) and bronze panels depicting the Old and New Testaments (2000) for the Church of Santa Margherita in Arcore. In 2010, his sculpture Sguardo ad Oriente was exhibited at the Palazzo della Provincia in Ragusa, with a smaller version added to the Museo del Palazzo della Permanente in Milan. Another monumental work was installed in Piazza Armerina, Enna, while his work Figura (2015) became part of the prestigious MUSMA Museum of Contemporary Sculpture in Matera. His achievements include winning 1st Prize for Sculpture at the "Premio Nazionale d'Arte della Città di Novara" in 2010 and participating in the European Sculpture Meeting in Montauban in 2001 and 2005. Barbagallo's works are present in numerous public and private collections, including the Spinetoli Sculpture Museum, the Mele Contemporary Art Museum in Santa Maria di Leuca, the Museum of Contemporary Italian Art in Durazzo, the MUSMA Museum in Matera, the Palazzo della Permanente in Milan, the Ghisallo Cycling Museum in Magreglio, and the Copelouzos Art Museum in Athens. His sculptures continue to resonate with audiences, fusing timeless materials and techniques with a deep sense of history and artistic vision.