Nanda Vigo

Nanda Vigo is a prominent figure in contemporary Italian art.

Biography of Nanda Vigo

Nanda Vigo was born in 1936 in Milan, Italy. She developed an interest in art from a young age, influenced by her time spent with Filippo de Pisis, a family friend, and her exposure to the architecture of Giuseppe Terragni. From these experiences, she likely learned to appreciate the role of light in art.

After graduating from the Institut Polytechnique in Lausanne and continuing her studies in San Francisco, she established her own studio in Milan in 1959.

Her artistic journey began in Milan in late 1958 and early 1959, where she worked closely with Gio Ponti and Lucio Fontana. Vigo's collaborations with these mentors influenced her conceptual and emotional approach to space and light.

Vigo's work has been exhibited globally, particularly with the ZERO group. From 1964 to 1966, she participated in at least thirteen ZERO exhibitions, including "NUL 65" at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam and "ZERO: An Exhibition of European Experimental Art" at the Gallery of Modern Art in Washington, D.C. In 1965, she also curated the renowned ZERO avant-garde show in collaboration with Lucio Fontana.

In 1971, she received the New York Award for Industrial Design for her Lampada Golden Gate. Vigo's distinguished career includes numerous accolades, such as the St. Gobain first prize for glass design in 1976 and participation in the 40th Venice Biennale in 1982.