BRUNO CATALANO is a contemporary French sculptor internationally recognized for his iconic series Les Voyageurs. Through deliberately fragmented bronze figures, the artist has developed a distinctive reflection on movement, identity, memory and absence over several decades.

Born in Morocco in 1960, Bruno Catalano left his native country at the age of ten to settle in France. His personal journey, shaped by displacement and travel, has had a profound influence on his work. After pursuing various professions, including working as a sailor, he gradually turned to sculpture and developed an immediately recognizable visual language.

His figures are often shown standing, carrying a suitcase, while part of their bodies appears to have vanished. The void becomes an essential component of the sculpture. It evokes both loss and memory, what is left behind and what continues to be carried within. Despite their fragmentation, the figures retain a remarkable sense of presence and balance, giving absence a tangible physical dimension.

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LES VOYAGEURS BY BRUNO CATALANO

The Les Voyageurs series occupies a central place in Bruno Catalano’s work. These fragmented silhouettes, now emblematic of his artistic language, evoke travel in its most intimate dimensions: departure, exile, transformation and the gradual construction of identity.

The suitcase, a recurring element, accompanies the figures as a visible symbol of their personal history. Each sculpture appears suspended between a place left behind and a destination still unknown. Produced in a range of formats, from smaller works to monumental sculptures, Les Voyageurs can now be found in private collections and public spaces in France and internationally.

Bruno Catalano at Galerie De Medicis

Galerie De Medicis has maintained a privileged relationship with Bruno Catalano and his work for more than twenty years. Over the years, the gallery has presented his sculptures in Paris and at various events, introducing his work to French and international collectors.

Located on Place des Vosges in Paris, Galerie De Medicis regularly presents a selection of sculptures by Bruno Catalano, including works from the Les Voyageurs series. Depending on availability, different models, formats, editions and patinas may be offered.

This long-standing relationship with the artist allows the gallery team to provide informed guidance to collectors wishing to discover his work, learn more about available sculptures or search for a specific piece. 

Galerie De Medicis offers an evolving selection of Bruno Catalano sculptures available for acquisition. Each work is presented with its specific details, including title, dimensions, edition, finish, signature and accompanying documentation. To learn more about the works currently available in Paris, their characteristics or acquisition conditions, our team is available to assist you directly at the gallery or remotely. The sculptures presented by Galerie De Medicis are accompanied by the identification and documentation relevant to each individual work. Our team can provide collectors with further information regarding the edition, signature, patina, provenance and certificate of authenticity when applicable.

Galerie De Medicis assists with acquisitions of Bruno Catalano sculptures in France and internationally. Depending on the format of the work and its destination, the gallery can organize the various stages required for appropriate transport and delivery.

The Galerie De Medicis team can assist you in selecting the right piece, providing information on its edition, patina and authenticity, as well as organizing its acquisition and delivery.