The Rocks, Seating from The Multiples Series
1967 · Painted polyurethane foam
largest: 17 3/4 x 27 1/2 x 21 5/8" (45.1 x 69.9 x 55 cm)
Museum of Modern Art
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Piero Gilardi
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Piero Gilardi was an Italian sculptor who created immersive environments from foam and natural materials, transforming everyday landscapes into tactile, walkable artworks. Beginning in the 1960s, his practice merged minimalism with environmental consciousness, producing oversized polyurethane casts of grass, rocks, and earth that invited physical engagement rather than distant viewing. His work bridged the gap between sculpture and installation, treating the gallery floor as an extension of the natural world. Gilardi's poetic materialism positioned him as a key figure in postwar European art's dialogue with nature and perception.
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Museum of Modern Art
New York, US
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| Work | Auction House | Date | Estimate | Hammer Price |
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| Artsy | Oct 2025 | €10,000 – €14,000 | Unsold |
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