Hans Josephsohn's Sculptural Power on View at ICA Milano

ICA Milano presents a solo exhibition of Swiss sculptor Hans Josephsohn (1920–2012), whose work is characterized by dense, tactile forms and a rejection of idealization. Josephsohn's process-driven approach treats each sculpture as a temporary result of creative thought, emphasizing materiality and multiple viewpoints. The artist's interest in optical corrections, light as a compositional element, and the architectural relationship between sculpture and space aligns him with ancient masters. Critic Alberto Salvadori notes the absolute value Josephsohn places on the art-space relationship. The work has been described as 'existential' by Chiara Nuzzi, serving as a means of understanding the human condition. Josephsohn himself stated that 'the starting point is simply us,' reflecting his focus on people. The exhibition highlights his robust volumes, reminiscent of Easter Island Moai, and his continuous experimental modeling.