Giorgio Celiberti
Giorgio Celiberti, born in Udine in 1929, distinguished himself early in the art world by participating in the 1948 Venice Biennale at just nineteen years old.
His artistic training took place in Venice, where he attended the art school and Emilio Vedova’s studio, sharing spaces and inspirations with figures such as Tancredi, Carlo Ciussi and Marco Fantoni. Travels, both in Europe and in the United States, profoundly influenced his art, especially the period spent in Paris in the 1950s, where he came into contact with important exponents of French figurative culture.
In 1965, the touching experience of the Terezin concentration camp inspired him to create works focused on that event, starting a series of works dedicated to the theme. In parallel with painting, Celiberti dedicates himself to sculpture, exploring a vast range of materials and themes, from monumental works to bas-reliefs, exhibited in international exhibitions. Throughout his career, he has participated in numerous exhibitions around the world, receiving awards such as the Sulmona Prize in 2003.
He also created sacred and commemorative works, such as the large pendulum cross in the Rosazzo Abbey (Udine). His artistic research is characterized by constant experimentation and innovation, with particular attention to the fusion between plastic and pictorial expression. His works have found space in major art institutions, with exhibitions through 2020 in galleries and museums around the world, highlighting his enduring and significant presence in the contemporary art landscape.
