Igor Mitoraj

This monograph serves as an early comprehensive documentation of the work of Polish sculptor Igor Mitoraj, whose career gained significant momentum during the 1970s. Published by De Luca in 1977, the volume captures the artist's formative transition into the monumental, fragmented classical style that would define his legacy. The publication reflects the period when Mitoraj began to move away from painting to focus primarily on sculpture, drawing heavily from the aesthetics of antiquity to explore themes of beauty, decay, and human imperfection.

The book is an essential piece of archival material from Mitoraj's most vital years of exploration in Paris and Pietrasanta. It showcases the artist's commitment to materials like bronze and Carrara marble, illustrating the tension he sought to create between the integrity of classical forms and the intentional fracturing of the human body. As a record of his developing visual language, the book provides insight into the craftsmanship and philosophical inquiries that led to his international prominence and his eventual placement of large-scale public works in cities like Rome, Paris, and London.