Nivola, Costantino, 1911-1988

Sculptor; Easthampton, New York. Died 1988.

Born in Sardinia, Italy, and trained at Instituto Superiore d Arte, Monza, Italy. Emigrated to the U.S. in 1939, and was employed as an art director, editor of architecture and design publications, and design instructor at the college level. Nivola developed a sandcasting technique which he used extensively for producing sculptural murals in concrete. His commissions include murals, fountains, sculptures, and monuments for public buildings and corporate headquarters.

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