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Villa Martime Le havre, 2021
Fabio Viale is an Italian sculptor celebrated for his innovative work with marble. Born in 1975 in Cuneo, Piedmont, he is acclaimed for transforming classical sculpture with contemporary techniques, notably his unique practice of tattooing marble. This method juxtaposes the enduring nature of marble with the ephemeral quality of tattoos, incorporating diverse cultural symbols into traditional forms. Viale reimagines classical icons, infusing them with new meanings relevant to modern culture, such as his functional marble boat and tattooed classical statues that explore themes of identity and transformation. His distinctive blend of the classical and the contemporary has garnered international recognition, with his works featured in galleries and public spaces globally.