Giuseppe Penone | |
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![]() Giuseppe Penone in 2010 | |
Born | |
Nationality | Italian |
Known for | Sculpture |
Movement | Arte Povera |
Awards | Praemium Imperiale |
Giuseppe Penone (born 3 April 1947, Garessio) is an Italian artist and sculptor, known for his large-scale sculptures of trees that are interested in the link between man and the natural world.[1] His early work is often associated with the Arte povera movement.[2] In 2014, Penone was awarded the prestigious Praemium Imperiale award.[3] He currently lives and works in Turin, Italy.[1]
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