Andrea Mastrovito to Create Sagrada Familia's Agnus Dei
Andrea Mastrovito, an artist from Bergamo born in 1978, has triumphed in the international contest to design the Agnus Dei for Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, noted for its radiant golden light and clarity. His design surpassed those of competitors such as Edoardo Tresoldi and David Oliveira. Crafted from blown glass and glass shards encased in a gold-leaf framework, the piece will adorn the cross atop Jesus Christ's tower. The Sagrada Familia, initiated in 1882 under Antoni Gaudí's direction, is anticipated to be finished by 2026. The "Concurs Agnus Dei" exhibition is currently on display at the Museu Diocesà de Barcelona until June 9, 2025. Mastrovito has showcased his work worldwide and has earned numerous accolades, including the New York Prize in 2007 and the Premio Icona in 2021.
Key facts
- Andrea Mastrovito won the international competition for the Agnus Dei of the Sagrada Familia.
- The artwork will be made of blown glass with glass shards and a gold-leaf structure.
- It will be placed on the cross of the tower of Jesus Christ.
- The Sagrada Familia is scheduled for completion in 2026.
- The exhibition 'Concurs Agnus Dei' runs until June 9, 2025 at the Museu Diocesà de Barcelona.
- Mastrovito's proposal was chosen for its elegant golden light and luminous transparency.
- Other competitors included Edoardo Tresoldi, David Oliveira, Gonzalo Borondo, and Jordi Alcaraz.
- Mastrovito has exhibited at MAXXI, MACRO, Palazzo delle Esposizioni, MART, Centro Pecci, Belvedere, MUDAC, Queens Museum, Drawing Center, and Museum of Arts and Design.
Entities
Artists
- Andrea Mastrovito
- Antoni Gaudí
- Edoardo Tresoldi
- David Oliveira
- Gonzalo Borondo
- Jordi Alcaraz
Institutions
- Sagrada Familia
- Museu Diocesà de Barcelona
- Casa de la Almoina
- MAXXI
- MACRO
- Palazzo delle Esposizioni
- MART
- Centro Pecci
- Belvedere
- MUDAC
- Queens Museum
- Drawing Center
- Museum of Arts and Design
- Foyer Catholique Européen
- Basilica Santuario della Madonna della Guardia
- Artribune
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Reus
- Bergamo
- Rome
- Rovereto
- Prato
- Vienna
- Lausanne
- New York
- Brussels
- Tortona