Vandals smash Carlo Zauli's ceramic sculpture 'Cubo alato' in Faenza

Carlo Zauli's 1977 ceramic sculpture 'Fraternità tra i popoli', known locally as 'Il cubo alato', was severely damaged by vandals in Faenza. The work, located near the train station since the early 1990s and considered a city symbol, had suffered previous attacks including bottle-throwing and arson. This latest incident left the sculpture shattered into fragments. Initial investigations suggest it was a thoughtless prank rather than intentional aggression. Matteo Zauli, the artist's son and a cultural event organizer, expressed dismay over the lack of sensitivity but noted thousands of solidarity messages. He pledged to assist the municipal administration in restoration. Carlo Zauli (1926–2002) was an internationally renowned ceramic sculptor who won the Premio Faenza three times and created a large frieze for the Baghdad palace. His works were shown at the Milan Triennale and Rome Quadriennale. The Museo Carlo Zauli in Faenza, housed in his former studio, preserves his legacy.