"Presented here is an extensive collection of some of the most significant sculptures by internationally celebrated artist Mimmo Paladino (Paduli, 1948). Well aware that art is rooted in history, Paladino is also aware that sculpture is perhaps the only language of art to compete with the expansive scale of contemporary architecture within today's urban environment." "Paladino's work does not tolerate indifference, nor does it strive for acceptance or complacency - his extraordinary ability to transfigure materials has set a course that has always remained resoundingly true."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved