Piero Golia

1974, Naples, Italy
He lives and works in Los Angeles, USA

A multifaceted and provocative artist whose poetics are rooted in a Neo-Dadaist approach, Golia has carved out a prominent role on the international scene through sculptures and actions pushed to the limits of reality, revealing with sharp irony the contradictions of our time.

site-specific | permanent artwork

Untitled (floor)

2025
Marble, glass and cement

As is often the case in his practice, the work takes shape as an evolving experience, unfolding in two distinct phases that invite the viewer to grasp reality as it materializes.

In 2024, on the occasion of the inaugural exhibition at Palazzo Diedo, titled Janus, and in response to unforeseen delays caused by restoration work on the building, Golia chose to present the space without flooring. The materials intended for the work’s completion were displayed in plain view, along with the workers, who stood ready to finish the job.
A year later, the second phase of the project was completed behind closed doors with the final installation of the floor, perfectly integrating into the architectural context of the building.

Courtesy of the artist