Carretto Vase #1 by Gloria Di Modica

One of the best-known symbols of Sicilian folk iconography, the Sicilian wagon was created as a means of transport to meet everyday needs, but, throughout history, it turned into a vehicle for cultural transmission. Sculpture and painting, in fact, join together to represent moments from the island’s history, epic stories, or popular religion, creating truly valuable traveling artworks. An important role has been assigned to this collection for its exquisite balance between tradition and design.