Bean Plant, 2019
Wrought iron sculpture, unique proof inch 86,6 x 23,6 x 23,6 (cm h 220 x l 60 x p 60)
The Beanstalk is a singular and striking work of art, hand-forged in wrought iron by Italy’s foremost living blacksmith-artist, Ivan Zanoni.
This sculptural piece, showcased in 2024 at the prestigious Mart Museum in Rovereto—one of Italy’s leading institutions for contemporary art—belongs to Zanoni’s celebrated series of botanical subjects.
Renowned for his expressive wrought iron creations, Ivan Zanoni is internationally recognized as one of the most important iron sculptors working today. His mastery of the medium brings an organic vitality to metal, particularly in his evocative depictions of plants and animals.
Born and based in Trentino (Italy), Zanoni inherited his passion and skill from his father, Luciano Zanoni, a revered artisan who notably created a monumental four-meter olive tree sculpture for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle.
Together and individually, the Zanoni family has held numerous solo and institutional exhibitions across Italy, France, and Greece, with strong collector interest especially in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
Ivan Zanoni also accepts private and institutional commissions, provided they align with his artistic language and themes rooted in the natural world.