Pietrasanta, Gio' Pomodoro's works damaged by a troubled man

In Pietrasanta , the person responsible for the damage to Gio’ Pomodoro ’s works on display at the Baptistery has been identified. Captain Dr. Marco Colella’s Carabinieri from the Municipality of Pietrasanta conducted an investigation that, within a very short time, in fact led to the identification of the person responsible for the vandalism. The perpetrator, a 42-year-old man from the area with mental and relational problems, was criminally charged and will have to answer for his actions before the prosecutor’s office in Lucca.

Regarding the Secci Gallery, the Gio’ Pomodoro Archives and curator Enrico Mattei expressed thanks toward the police for their work, as well as to the local administration, Mayor Alberto Giovannetti and Monsignor Roberto Canale for the efficiency and immediacy with which they activated the necessary procedures.

According to the authorities, therefore, this was an isolated incident. “This proves that Pietrasanta is a safe city, not subject to degradation, but a victim of the act of a villain,” says Eduardo Secci, owner of the gallery, in a note. “The exhibition,” he adds, “will continue until its natural conclusion, allowing the community to fully enjoy the works on display. Afterwards, the sculptures will be sent to the foundry for the necessary restoration. We also thank all the national newspapers that have given prominence to the news and all those who have shown us their solidarity in recent days.”

Pietrasanta, Gio' Pomodoro's works damaged by a troubled man

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