Cosimo Schepis

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Cosimo Schepis
Nuccio Schepis working on Riace bronze A.
Born (1955-04-23) April 23, 1955
Reggio di Calabria, Italy
Citizenship Italian
Education Accademia di Belle Arti di Reggio Calabria
Occupation Artist, Sculptor, and Art Restorer
Notable work(s) Restoration of the Riace Bronzes
Political movement
I Mediterranei

Cosimo Giorgio Schepis, known as Nuccio Schepis, (born April 23, 1955) is an Italian artist, sculptor, and art restorer. He took part in the Southern Italian Expressionist Movement called "I Mediterranei", which started in the 1980s.

He is also noted for playing a major role in the 2010-2011 restoration of the historic Riace bronzes (Italian: i Bronzi di Riace).

Extended Readings

  • "Stretto Di Messina: Alla Ricerca Del Ponte Che Non C'è." National Geographic. Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso S.p.A., n.d.


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