Antony Gormley's exhibition "What Holds Us," located in the former cinema-theater of Galleria Continua in San Gimignano, Italy, explores the relationship between the human body and architecture through a series of sculptures made from various materials, including cardboard, stone, and clay. The installation invites visitors to engage with the artworks physically, prompting reflections on support, fragility, and the nature of built environments from May 9th to September 13th, 2026.
Antony Gormley's "What Holds Us" exhibition at Galleria Continua in San Gimignano creatively uses materials like cardboard, stone, and concrete to explore the interplay between human form and architectural spaces. The installation, which transforms anatomy into a cityscape, invites visitors to engage with the physicality of space and question the notions of permanence and fragility in architecture. For a professional interested in design, this exhibition highlights the potential of utilizing familiar, everyday materials in innovative ways to challenge traditional architectural concepts and enhance user interaction.