Sotheby's New York to host 'When Man Meets Nature'

KOLKATA: Sotheby's New York will host When Man Meets Nature, a selling exhibition of works by renowned Italian sculptor and conceptual artist, Giuseppe Penone from September 20th. Comprising 36 works, this selling exhibition wil feature Penone's work in all media, including bronze, stone, photography and works on paper.

When Man Meets Nature opens in New York during an exciting time for the artist. He is the subject of a key solo exhibition at Le Chateau de Versailles in Paris and three of his sculptures will be on view in Madison Square Park in New York from 26th September 2013.

""Sotheby's is thrilled to bring such an esteemed collection of Penone works to our New York gallery and our US audience. These rare treasures are seldom seen in the marketplace, so this is an exceptional opportunity to acquire these masterpieces,"" notes Miety Heiden, senior vice president, head of Private Sales, Contemporary Art.

When Man Meets Nature will be on view in Sotheby's gallery in New York from 20 September through 18 October 2013.