Nino Mustica's 3D-Printed Sculptures at Scaramouche Gallery, Milan
Scaramouche Gallery in Milan presents 'Solid Brushstrokes,' a monographic exhibition of Nino Mustica (1946–2018), the Sicilian-born artist who pioneered 3D printing in art during the mid-1990s. The show spans paintings and sculptures from the late 1980s to the early 2000s, highlighting his early adoption of digital design and additive manufacturing. Mustica, who moved to Milan in 1986, created resin sculptures lacquered with automotive paint, exploring utopian, sci-fi forms. The exhibition also features large acrylic canvases with dense, vibrant textures, referencing Giotto, Piero della Francesca, Klee, Matisse, and Kandinsky. On view until September 19, 2026.
Key facts
- Scaramouche Gallery in Milan hosts 'Solid Brushstrokes,' a monographic show on Nino Mustica.
- Mustica experimented with 3D printing in the mid-1990s, using early 3D printers and computer graphics.
- The exhibition includes both paintings and three-dimensional works from the late 1980s to early 2000s.
- Mustica's sculptures are made of resin, lacquered with metallic automotive paint.
- The artist moved to Milan in 1986, establishing a studio on Via Giovenale.
- His paintings feature thick acrylic textures applied with large spatulas.
- Mustica cited influences including Giotto, Piero della Francesca, Klee, Matisse, and Kandinsky.
- The exhibition runs until September 19, 2026, at Scaramouche Gallery, Via Vezza d'Oglio, 14, Milan.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Scaramouche Gallery
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Adrano
- Sicily
- New York
- London
- Via Giovenale
- Via Vezza d'Oglio