British sculptor Antony Gormley presents his latest exhibition, “What Holds Us,” at Galleria Continua in San Gimignano, Italy. The show features a range of works including monumental basalt sculptures, massive terracotta forms, and a centerpiece installation titled “Innercity”—a walkable maze of 15 colossal cardboard body-buildings. This marks Gormley’s first use of cardboard and one of his most immersive creations. The exhibition runs until September 13 and includes sculptures priced between £250,000 and £975,000.
The exhibition matters because it represents a significant new direction for one of the most influential living sculptors, known for iconic public works like “Angel of the North” and “Event Horizon.” Gormley’s practice, spanning over five decades, explores the body as a site of experience and consciousness, offering a tactile, physical counterweight to an increasingly digital world. The show’s intimate medieval setting in San Gimignano provides a resonant backdrop, reinforcing Gormley’s ongoing investigation into the relationship between body, architecture, and human presence.