Description: (Italian Sculptor)
Giacomo Manzù was a self-taught sculptor who gained national recognition for his work in the 1930s, particularly through exhibitions and commissions in Italy. He faced criticism from authorities for his bronze bas-reliefs depicting the death of Jesus Christ during World War II. Manzù held teaching positions at various academies in Milan and Turin, moving to Salzburg in 1954. His notable commissions include designing doors for Salzburg Cathedral and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, as well as sculptures in Rockefeller Center and New York City.