A Life Forged in Sardinia and Shaped by Movement Constantino Nivola’s story is one inextricably linked to the landscapes and upheavals of his life. Born in 1911 in Orani, a small coastal town on the island of Sardinia, he inherited a deep connection to the earth – a legacy evident in the textures and forms that would define his monumental concrete sculptures. His early years were spent amidst the traditions of his family’s stonemasonry trade, an apprenticeship that instilled a profound respect for material and technique. This grounding in ancient craftsmanship would later inform his inno…