Marco Lodola (1955) - Maradona

Marco Lodola - Maradona - Wall-mounted luminous sculpture - 2020s (unique piece)

DETAILS OF THE WORK

Artist: Marco Lodola (Italy)

Title of the work: "Maradona"

Era: Post-2000 (Year 2024)

Technique and materials: Wall-mounted luminous sculpture. Shaped Perspex with an internal neon lighting system. Handcrafted assembly.

Signature and Edition: Work signed by hand on the back of the sculpture. Unique edition.

Dimensions: Height 85 cm | Width 40 cm | Depth 20 cm.

Weight: 2 kg.

Conditions: Excellent.

EXHIBITIONS:

"Selected Works - Spring 2026", Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca (Arezzo).

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

Catalogue of the exhibition "Selected Works - Spring 2026", Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca (Arezzo). It should be noted that the catalogue is NOT included in the sale. Only a photocopy will be provided.

DOCUMENTATION

Statement of authenticity on photograph signed by the artist. Certificate of Authenticity from Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca (Arezzo). Photocopy of the publication.

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

We offer at auction an extraordinary wall-mounted luminous work by Marco Lodola, one of the undisputed masters of contemporary Pop Art and a prominent figure of the New Futurism movement.

The work, a unique edition from the 2010-2020 period entitled "Maradona", is an iconic transposition with a strong visual and emotional impact. Lodola celebrates and immortalizes the myth of Diego Armando Maradona, capturing his dynamic essence in his unmistakable silhouette devoid of facial features: the Pibe de Oro is depicted in motion wearing Napoli's historic blue jersey, enhanced with the tricolor badge, the captain’s armband, and the timeless number 10. This splendid luminous piece stands out for its exceptional, refined, and complex artisanal construction: it is a sculpture shaped in Perspex and brought to life inside by a neon lighting system. The piece has been meticulously hand-assembled and, when lit, emits a vibrant light that gives the plastic surfaces suggestive and irreplaceable radiant tones, projecting onto the surrounding wall a strong and theatrical green glow.

The vivid chromatics of the plastic material dialog with the warmth of the neon lighting, transforming the silhouette from an inert object to a living, pulsating presence. The shaped Perspex and neon light are long-standing hallmark materials and the core of Lodola’s poetics, making this luminous sculpture a highly representative piece of his unmistakable artistic language and his material research tied to urban aesthetics. On the back of the transparent surface of the work is clearly visible the lighting system, enriched by the large handwritten autograph of the artist.

Our gallery collaborates directly with the Master, whose works have been shown in various of our exhibitions.

This is a unique, rare, and prestigious piece, perfect for beautifying, modernizing, and illuminating a significant space or room, as well as ideal for investors and collectors of Pop Art and sports icon enthusiasts. Its value is further enhanced by the authenticated autograph signed by the artist accompanying the work.

Finally, it is important to note that this famous Maradona motif has been produced by Lodola in various versions and has frequently been chosen and displayed as a prominent element in the scenography of notable television programs on RAI and Mediaset.

BIOGRAPHIC NOTES AND CRITICISM ABOUT THE ARTIST

Marco Lodola (Dorno, Pavia, 1955) is one of the founders and leading exponents of the “New Futurism” movement, theorized in the 1980s by critic Renato Barilli. Trained at the Fine Arts Academies of Florence and Milan, Lodola has managed to combine visual arts with design, music, cinema, and fashion, becoming a true “multimedia” and nationally popular artist in the broadest sense.

His works feature pin-ups, Vespa-paired couples, dancers, legendary cars and musicians. Luminous silhouettes, perspex sculptures illuminated by neon (his famous "light boxes"), enamels and serigraphs compose his vast and joyful visual universe.

Lodola has participated in prestigious shows worldwide, from the Venice Biennale to the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and to exhibitions in South America and Asia. He has a strong link with the world of entertainment and popular music: he has created historic stage sets for the Sanremo Festival, for theatre, and for tours of singers such as Max Pezzali (883), Jovanotti, and Timoria. He has also collaborated with major fashion and industry brands (Dior, Valentino, Coca-Cola, Illy), bringing his iconic art outside museums and making it an integral part of the urban landscape and contemporary mass culture.

SHIPPING AND PACKING

Packing: Being a bulky and extremely delicate work, we guarantee professional packing reinforced to measure in a wooden crate, designed to preserve the object’s total integrity during transit.

Courier: Tracked and secure shipment via courier.

Customs and Export (Extra-EU): For buyers residing outside the European Union, shipping may require the technical time needed to obtain the Export License from the Ministry of Fine Arts. Any customs duties are the responsibility of the purchaser.

Invoicing: Professional seller. The work will be accompanied by a fiscal receipt (or electronic invoice, available upon request by sending your details at the time of auction of the lot).