Salvatore Alibrio - Rubik face

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Holds a bachelor’s degree in art history and led modern and contemporary post-war art at Bonhams.

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Salvatore Alibrio’s Rubik face is a unique hand-signed sculpture in resin, wood and metal from the Serie Rubik Faces (2026), measuring 15 x 20 x 15 cm, multicolour, in excellent condition, with a certificate of authenticity and rigid packaging.

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Rubik Faces Series
Year 2026

The artist has created a Series of Unique Works. Each sculpture is one-of-a-kind as it is made individually by hand, ensuring its irreplaceability. The variations of colors and faces among the cubes conceptually distinguish them, framing the work within the contemporary practice of “variations on the theme.”

The sculpture is a work of art that reinterprets the classic Rubik’s Cube in an innovative and surprising way. Instead of the traditional flat faces, the cube is composed of a series of carved portraits of human faces, each painted with vivid and distinctive colors such as blue, red, green, white, and orange. This color choice not only evokes the Rubik’s Cube aesthetic but also gives the piece a dynamic and vibrant appearance.
Each side of the cube presents a unique combination of faces, creating a fascinating game of expressions and emotions that invites the viewer to explore and contemplate. The three-dimensional shapes and the texture of the faces add depth and realism, making the piece not only a decorative object but a true visual stimulus.
The cube is mounted on a black metal base, which serves to emphasize the color and shape of the piece, allowing a 360-degree view without distractions. This contrast between black and the vivid colors creates a captivating visual effect, making the work an excellent focal point in any environment. Art merges with the nostalgia of the game, offering a unique aesthetic experience.

Salvatore Alibrio, born in 1991, is an artist who has developed a significant sculptural research, participating in exhibitions and symposiums, including those promoted by the Academy of Fine Arts of Catania. His practice explores artistic language through an iconographic vocabulary that unites tradition and experimentation. He uses materials such as stone, marble, and clay, revealing a deep connection with his cultural roots. His work addresses contemporary social issues, often reflecting on current tragedies. Alibrio reinterprets what is recognizable through a fragmentation logic, stimulating critical reflections. His mastery of materials and rigorous approach contribute to developing an autonomous artistic language capable of expressing tension and strength.

Don’t miss the opportunity to add this unique piece to your collection, completely made in Italy.

The work will come with a certificate of authenticity and will be shipped inside a rigid protective case.

The shipping cost includes a professional packing service, entrusted to a specialized company. This justifies a price that may be higher than the standard."

Seller's Story

In the dialogue between matter and meaning, sculpture becomes a fragment of truth, capable of telling the stories of our contemporaneity and the roots that connect us to the past. Salvatore Alibrio, born in 1991, is an artist who has developed a significant sculptural research, participating in exhibitions and symposia, including those promoted by the Academy of Fine Arts of Catania. His practice explores artistic language through an iconographic vocabulary that combines tradition and experimentation. He uses materials such as stone, marble, and clay, revealing a deep connection to his cultural roots. His work addresses contemporary social issues, often reflecting on current tragedies. Alibrio reinterprets the recognizable through a logic of fragmentation, stimulating critical reflections. His mastery of materials and rigorous approach contribute to developing an autonomous artistic language capable of expressing tension and strength.
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Rubik Faces Series
Year 2026

The artist has created a Series of Unique Works. Each sculpture is one-of-a-kind as it is made individually by hand, ensuring its irreplaceability. The variations of colors and faces among the cubes conceptually distinguish them, framing the work within the contemporary practice of “variations on the theme.”

The sculpture is a work of art that reinterprets the classic Rubik’s Cube in an innovative and surprising way. Instead of the traditional flat faces, the cube is composed of a series of carved portraits of human faces, each painted with vivid and distinctive colors such as blue, red, green, white, and orange. This color choice not only evokes the Rubik’s Cube aesthetic but also gives the piece a dynamic and vibrant appearance.
Each side of the cube presents a unique combination of faces, creating a fascinating game of expressions and emotions that invites the viewer to explore and contemplate. The three-dimensional shapes and the texture of the faces add depth and realism, making the piece not only a decorative object but a true visual stimulus.
The cube is mounted on a black metal base, which serves to emphasize the color and shape of the piece, allowing a 360-degree view without distractions. This contrast between black and the vivid colors creates a captivating visual effect, making the work an excellent focal point in any environment. Art merges with the nostalgia of the game, offering a unique aesthetic experience.

Salvatore Alibrio, born in 1991, is an artist who has developed a significant sculptural research, participating in exhibitions and symposiums, including those promoted by the Academy of Fine Arts of Catania. His practice explores artistic language through an iconographic vocabulary that unites tradition and experimentation. He uses materials such as stone, marble, and clay, revealing a deep connection with his cultural roots. His work addresses contemporary social issues, often reflecting on current tragedies. Alibrio reinterprets what is recognizable through a fragmentation logic, stimulating critical reflections. His mastery of materials and rigorous approach contribute to developing an autonomous artistic language capable of expressing tension and strength.

Don’t miss the opportunity to add this unique piece to your collection, completely made in Italy.

The work will come with a certificate of authenticity and will be shipped inside a rigid protective case.

The shipping cost includes a professional packing service, entrusted to a specialized company. This justifies a price that may be higher than the standard."

Seller's Story

In the dialogue between matter and meaning, sculpture becomes a fragment of truth, capable of telling the stories of our contemporaneity and the roots that connect us to the past. Salvatore Alibrio, born in 1991, is an artist who has developed a significant sculptural research, participating in exhibitions and symposia, including those promoted by the Academy of Fine Arts of Catania. His practice explores artistic language through an iconographic vocabulary that combines tradition and experimentation. He uses materials such as stone, marble, and clay, revealing a deep connection to his cultural roots. His work addresses contemporary social issues, often reflecting on current tragedies. Alibrio reinterprets the recognizable through a logic of fragmentation, stimulating critical reflections. His mastery of materials and rigorous approach contribute to developing an autonomous artistic language capable of expressing tension and strength.
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Details

Era
After 2000
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Diplast resin for wood and metal
Artist
Salvatore Alibrio
Title of artwork
Rubik face
Signature
Hand signed
Edition
Rubik Faces Series
Year
2026
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
20 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
ItalyVerified
1509
Objects sold
100%
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