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[[File:Public Sculpture Freedom to Read by Davide Prete in front of Capitol View Library in Washington DC.jpg|thumb|260x260px|Public sculpture ''Freedom to Read'' installed in front of Capitol View Library in Washington DC in 2019. The sculpture represents two book's pages open as wings.]] |
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'''Davide Prete''' (born in 1974) is an Italian-American metal [[sculptor]] and art professor at the [[University of the District of Columbia]] in Washington DC.<ref name="Ciscato">{{cite book | title = I Maestri Italiano del Ferro Battuto II (The Italian Masters of Wrought Iron Volume 2) | year = 2007 | publisher = Alinea | isbn = 978-8860551580}}</ref> Initially starting as a jeweler and metalsmith, Prete studied architecture at [[Università Iuav di Venezia|IUAV]]<ref name="Franco">{{cite book | title = Primi Esercizi di Composizione (First Exercises of Architectural Composition) | year = 1996 | publisher = Cartotecnica Veneziana srl }}</ref> and worked as an architect for several years before starting his career as a sculptor in the US, specializing in public art and new technologies applied to art and architecture such as 3D scanning and 3D printing.<ref name="Created">{{cite web|title=Ancient Patterns, Modern Art|url=https://beckandstone.com/created/ancient-patterns-modern-art/|website=Beck and Stone|access-date=5 May 2024}}</ref> |
'''Davide Prete''' (born in 1974) is an Italian-American metal [[sculptor]] and art professor at the [[University of the District of Columbia]] in Washington DC.<ref name="Ciscato">{{cite book | title = I Maestri Italiano del Ferro Battuto II (The Italian Masters of Wrought Iron Volume 2) | year = 2007 | publisher = Alinea | isbn = 978-8860551580}}</ref> Initially starting as a jeweler and metalsmith, Prete studied architecture at [[Università Iuav di Venezia|IUAV]]<ref name="Franco">{{cite book | title = Primi Esercizi di Composizione (First Exercises of Architectural Composition) | year = 1996 | publisher = Cartotecnica Veneziana srl }}</ref> and worked as an architect for several years before starting his career as a sculptor in the US, specializing in public art and new technologies applied to art and architecture such as 3D scanning and 3D printing.<ref name="Created">{{cite web|title=Ancient Patterns, Modern Art|url=https://beckandstone.com/created/ancient-patterns-modern-art/|website=Beck and Stone|access-date=5 May 2024}}</ref> |
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[[File:The Soundwave Art Park Davide Prete.jpg|thumb|258x258px|Public Sculpture The Sound wave Art Park, installed near Fort Dupont Park in Washington DC in 2020. The sculpture represents a soundwave extrapolated from the Duke Ellington song's "Take the A Train" that become a seating system, a dry river and a playground.]] |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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He was born in [[Treviso]], [[Italy]], and learned metalsmithing from his father Alessandro and the sculptor [[Toni Benetton]]. He studied [[Jewellery]] and [[metalsmithing]] at the Institute of Art in [[Venice]]. He graduated in architecture at [[Università Iuav di Venezia]] and worked as an architect for Toni Follina Architects for several years. After moving to |
He was born in [[Treviso]], [[Italy]], and learned metalsmithing from his father Alessandro and the sculptor [[Toni Benetton]]. He studied [[Jewellery]] and [[metalsmithing]] at the Institute of Art in [[Venice]]. He graduated in architecture at [[Università Iuav di Venezia]] and worked as an architect for Toni Follina Architects for several years. After moving to United States, he earned his [[Master of Arts]] in Art in 2009 and his [[Master of Fine Arts]] in Sculpture in 2010 at [[Fontbonne University]] in [[St. Louis]] with a thesis related to the use of [[additive manufacturing]]/[[3D Printing]] as negative in the [[Lost-wax casting]] process. After receiving his MFA, Prete studied [[digital fabrication]] with Fab Academy under the guidance of [[Neil Gershenfeld]] and Design for Additive Manufacturing at [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]]. Prete taught full-time at different Universities and Colleges such as [[Corcoran School of the Arts and Design]] and [[Catholic University of America]] and now he works as [[Associate Professor]] at [[University of the District of Columbia]]. |
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<ref name = MSAC>{{cite web|title=Davide Prete|url=https://msac.org/directory/artists/davide-prete/|website=Maryland State Art Council|access-date=5 May 2024}}</ref><ref name = bio>{{cite web|title=Davide Prete's Bio|url=https://www.davideprete.com/contact-us/|website=Davide Prete|access-date=5 May 2024}}</ref> |
<ref name = MSAC>{{cite web|title=Davide Prete|url=https://msac.org/directory/artists/davide-prete/|website=Maryland State Art Council|access-date=5 May 2024}}</ref><ref name = bio>{{cite web|title=Davide Prete's Bio|url=https://www.davideprete.com/contact-us/|website=Davide Prete|access-date=5 May 2024}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Davide Prete shown his work in national and international art shows and conferences, such as the 3D Printing Show in [[London]], [[Milan]], and [[Paris]] at the [[Louvre]]. |
Davide Prete shown his work in national and international art shows and conferences, such as the 3D Printing Show in [[London]], [[Milan]], and [[Paris]] at the [[Louvre]]. |
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<ref name = 3DPrinting>{{cite web|title=Applications of 3D printing|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applications_of_3D_printing/|website=wikipedia|access-date=5 May 2024}}</ref><ref name=bio/> |
<ref name = 3DPrinting>{{cite web|title=Applications of 3D printing|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applications_of_3D_printing/|website=wikipedia|access-date=5 May 2024}}</ref>{{Circular reference|date=May 2024}}<ref name=bio/> |
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He created several public art sculptures and [[Outdoor sculpture in Washington, D.C.]] such as ''Light and Shadow'' in [[Preganziol]], [[Italy]], ''Freedom to Read'' for [[Capitol View Neighborhood Library]], Sound Wave Art park in [[Washington D.C.]], ''Sneaky Cat'' and ''Koala'' for the Animal Public Art Project |
He created several public art sculptures and [[Outdoor sculpture in Washington, D.C.]] such as ''Light and Shadow'' in [[Preganziol]], [[Italy]], ''Freedom to Read'' for [[Capitol View Neighborhood Library]], Sound Wave Art park in [[Washington D.C.]], ''Sneaky Cat'' and ''Koala'' for the Animal Public Art Project<ref name = WP>{{cite news|title=Why are Random Animal Sculptures Hanging from light Posts in Southeast|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/why-are-random-animal-sculptures-hanging-from-light-posts-in-southeast/2015/08/01/028e0f98-36d2-11e5-9d0f-7865a67390ee_story.html/|newspaper=Washington Post|access-date=5 May 2024}}</ref> |
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<ref name = WT>{{cite web|title=Alphabet animal art invades the District|url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/30/alphabet-animal-art-invades-the-district/|work=Washington Times|access-date=5 May 2024}}</ref> and ''The Mountain Lion'' for the Endangered Animal Public Art Project |
<ref name = WT>{{cite web|title=Alphabet animal art invades the District|url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/30/alphabet-animal-art-invades-the-district/|work=Washington Times|access-date=5 May 2024}}</ref> and ''The Mountain Lion'' for the Endangered Animal Public Art Project<ref name = Popville>{{cite web|title=Look Up: New Endangered Animal Sculptures in Woodley and Cleveland Park|url=https://www.popville.com/2024/04/dc-new-endangered-animal-sculptures-woodley-and-cleveland-park/#:~:text=This%20new%20series%20of%20sculptures,shared%20concern%20for%20the%20environment./|website=Popville| date=24 April 2024 |access-date=5 May 2024}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Davide Prete (born in 1974) is an Italian-American metal sculptor and art professor at the University of the District of Columbia in Washington DC.[1] Initially starting as a jeweler and metalsmith, Prete studied architecture at IUAV[2] and worked as an architect for several years before starting his career as a sculptor in the US, specializing in public art and new technologies applied to art and architecture such as 3D scanning and 3D printing.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]He was born in Treviso, Italy, and learned metalsmithing from his father Alessandro and the sculptor Toni Benetton. He studied Jewellery and metalsmithing at the Institute of Art in Venice. He graduated in architecture at Università Iuav di Venezia and worked as an architect for Toni Follina Architects for several years. After moving to United States, he earned his Master of Arts in Art in 2009 and his Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture in 2010 at Fontbonne University in St. Louis with a thesis related to the use of additive manufacturing/3D Printing as negative in the Lost-wax casting process. After receiving his MFA, Prete studied digital fabrication with Fab Academy under the guidance of Neil Gershenfeld and Design for Additive Manufacturing at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prete taught full-time at different Universities and Colleges such as Corcoran School of the Arts and Design and Catholic University of America and now he works as Associate Professor at University of the District of Columbia. [4][5]
Career
[edit]Davide Prete shown his work in national and international art shows and conferences, such as the 3D Printing Show in London, Milan, and Paris at the Louvre. [6][circular reference][5] He created several public art sculptures and Outdoor sculpture in Washington, D.C. such as Light and Shadow in Preganziol, Italy, Freedom to Read for Capitol View Neighborhood Library, Sound Wave Art park in Washington D.C., Sneaky Cat and Koala for the Animal Public Art Project[7] [8] and The Mountain Lion for the Endangered Animal Public Art Project[9]
References
[edit]- ^ I Maestri Italiano del Ferro Battuto II (The Italian Masters of Wrought Iron Volume 2). Alinea. 2007. ISBN 978-8860551580.
- ^ Primi Esercizi di Composizione (First Exercises of Architectural Composition). Cartotecnica Veneziana srl. 1996.
- ^ "Ancient Patterns, Modern Art". Beck and Stone. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Davide Prete". Maryland State Art Council. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Davide Prete's Bio". Davide Prete. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Applications of 3D printing". wikipedia. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Why are Random Animal Sculptures Hanging from light Posts in Southeast". Washington Post. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Alphabet animal art invades the District". Washington Times. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Look Up: New Endangered Animal Sculptures in Woodley and Cleveland Park". Popville. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.