Adolf Vallazza
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Adolf Vallazza in an exhibition of works by Josef Moroder Lusenberg , his grandfather.
Adolf Vallazza (born September 22, 1924 ) is a wood sculptor in Ortisei in South Tyrol . He creates works of art - especially totems and chairs - out of old wood. But he started out as a master carver in the workshop of Luis Insam-Tavella in Val Gardena . He is known beyond Europe for his exhibits in various Guggenheim exhibitions. He is a grandson of the academic painter Josef Moroder-Lusenberg .
literature
- Aldo Gorfer: Adolf Vallazza. A story from Val Gardena. Priuli and Verlucca, Ivrea (Torino) 1998; ISBN 978-88-8068-094-9
- [Ilse Thuile, ed.]: Adolf Vallazza. The other. [Translation: Sabrina Michielli], Verl.-Anst. Athesia, Bozen 2003; ISBN 88-8266-268-3
- Gabriella Belli: Adolf Vallazza. Opere = works = works. Priuli & Verlucca, Ivrea 2009; ISBN 978-88-8068-402-2 (monograph)
Web links
- Literature by and about Adolf Vallazza in the catalog of the German National Library
- adolf vallazza - sculptures - the artist - his work
- WDR broadcast “Excursion Tips” on February 28, 2010; therein: “Sculptures made of wood” - Adolf Vallazza ( Memento from April 29, 2009 in the Internet Archive ) (broadcast no longer available - only brief text information)
- Group exhibitions
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SURNAME | Vallazza, Adolf |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian wood sculptor |
DATE OF BIRTH | September 22, 1924 |