Carlos del Bravo 1988 - Eros y tanatos “ (de la serie anathema ) sottotitolo: zompantli obra negra (cráneo maya # 3)

This lot features one of the iconic skulls by Mexican artist Carlos del Bravo.
Skulls have been a defining feature of his work since the beginning of his career in Mexico. After arriving in Pietrasanta, Italy, in 2015, Del Bravo completed his training by learning and refining the sculptural techniques characteristic of the Italian tradition. Del Bravo’s works were born from the fusion of these two cultures. He personally creates all his works, without assistants. Every work is unique.
Biography: Carlos del Bravo, León, Guanajuato, Mexico, 1987. Lives and works in Pietrasanta, Italy.
Academic training:
2004: Drawing and painting lessons with master José Apaza Ilich
2006: Enrolled at the Antonio Segoviano Art Institute in León, Guanajuato.
2007: Collaborated with Brazilian artist Alfi Vibern at the International Sculpture Biennial in León, Guanajuato.
2008: Worked as a model maker and instructor at Trinitate and Ceramistas Unidos, during the revival of the Trinidad group in Santana del Conde, Guanajuato.
2009: Worked as an assistant to master Gustavo Aceves in Comanjilla, Guanajuato.
2012: Moved to Pietrasanta to develop sculptural techniques for the Lapidarium project by master Gustavo Aceves.
2026: Currently works as a sculptor, instructor, and restorer at Due Laghi, collaborating with artists including Antonio Mastromarino, Eleonora Francioni, and Giulio Galgani, among others, while continuing to work on his own project, Eros y Tanatos.
Exhibitions:
2008: La Fuga Gallery, León Cultural Institute.
Antonio Segoviano School of Fine Arts Gallery.
Espacio de Arte Lúdico Gallery.
2009: León Technological University Gallery.
Casa de las Monas Gallery, group exhibition Adultoy.
Academy exhibition at the House of Culture of the León Cultural Institute.
Exhibition (Eros y Tanatos) marking two years of the Espacio de Arte Lúdico Gallery.
2014: Lapidarium project (by artist Gustavo Aceves)
March: Work in Progress inaugurated in Pietrasanta.
May: Piazza delle Armi, Pietrasanta.
Marina di Pietrasanta pier.
2015: May: Outdoor exhibition “Lapidarium,” Brandenburg Gate, Pariser Platz, Berlin.
2016: September: Lapidarium exhibition, Rome;
Trajan’s Markets.
Museum of the Imperial Fora.
Colosseum archaeological area and Arch of Constantine.
2018: Lapidarium exhibition in Arezzo.
2024: Studi Aperti.
Giulio Galgani Gallery.
2026: Booming Bologna