Nicholas Bubble

He covered a Kalashnikov with Swarovski crystals. And he’s bringing his artwork to the fair in Turin

27/10/2026 Redazione

What value can a Kalashnikov encrusted with Swarovski crystals have today? This is the question behind *Vanity - Soldier Dream*, a work created in 2012 by Nicola Bolla, which will be on display at the Foto Contemporary booth during the…

Who is Nicola Bolla, the Swarovski chair artist smashed by selfie-hunting tourists

13/06/2025 Noemi Capoccia

Art and artists

Yesterday, June 12, 2025, at theMaffei Palace in Verona, an incident reignited the debate on the value and fragility of contemporary art: two visitors took advantage of the momentary absence of the security staff to photograph themselves…