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Sandro Chia (b. 1946 Italy) is an Italian painter and sculptor who played a major role in the Transvanguardia movement, the Italian branch of Neo-Expressionism. Emerging in the late 1970s, Chia's work is characterized by bold colors, dynamic brushstrokes, and a revival of figurative painting, often with mythological, historical, and personal themes.
He spent most of the 80s and 90s in New York, where he exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum. He had other major solo exhibitions at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Antwerp and Milan. His work was also shown at the Biennales of Paris, Soa Paolo and Venice. He currently lives and works in Miami, Rome and Montalcino.
As a leading figure in the revival of figurative art in the late 20th century, Chia has had a lasting influence on contemporary art.