ÉMILE GILIOLI (1911 - 1977) was a French-Italian artist who became an esteemed figure in the world of sculpture. Known for his abstract and emotive creations, Gilioli's works are characterized by their intricate designs, dynamic forms, and innovative use of materials.

His work was heavily influenced by the natural world and the human condition. Gililo drew inspiration from the organic shapes found in nature as well as the complexities of human emotions, making his art both captivating and thought-provoking. For Gilioli, the challenge of sculpture was a fusion of art and architecture and the choice of material was paramount in determining the form of the object. During his career, he sculpted in a wide range of materials, including granite, marble, crystal, onyx, agate, lapis-lazuli, porphyry, alabaster, and cement.

Gilioli's work is represented in numerous major museum collections around the world, most notably the Tate Modern, London; Musée National d’Art Moderne, Paris; Museum of Modern Art, New York; Hirshorn Museum, New York; Art Institute of Chicago; Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh; Museu de Arte Moderna, Sao Paulo; Museum of Miami; Elsingfors Kunsthall, Helsinki; Museum of Modern Art, Stockholm; Royal Museum, Belgium.

(References: Boccara Gallery + Hanina Fine Arts; Photo Credit: Willy Maywald)