Matteo Mauro Studio sent shock waves across Artissima 2025, where the artist unveiled his latest sculptural work. A unique black marble piece titled, A Spectre Is Haunting Europe. The presentation drew significant attention from visitors, collectors, and critics alike, even earning a nomination for an award at the fair.

Presented by Prometeo Gallery, Mauro’s new sculpture stood out within the fair’s Main Section as one of the most striking expressions of contemporary European art. The artwork, carved from black marble situates itself as apart of the artist’s ongoing God Is Dead series. Mauro uses his artworks to serve as a metaphor of reflection on spirituality, mortality, and the lingering presence of history in modern Europe.

Through its strong structure and polished darkness, the artwork embodied both strength and fragility. It captured what Mauro described as “the tension between what remains and what disappears,” continuing his exploration of contrast between material solidity and conceptual transparency.

The unveiling marked a pivotal moment in the artist’s sculptural journey, bridging the meticulous digital precision of his earlier Inscriptions with the monumental tactility of stone. A Spectre Is Haunting Europe invites fairgoers into a space of reflection, on matter, philosophy, and the poetic weight of time.

The work’s reception reaffirmed Matteo Mauro’s growing prominence within the European art scene. Many visitors described it as one of the fair’s most memorable installations, resonating with Artissima’s 2025 focus on hybrid practices and the intersection of tradition and innovation.

Matteo Mauro Studio thanks everyone who visited during the fair and experienced this new chapter of his artistic evolution. A Spectre Is Haunting Europe now stands as a testament to the studio’s commitment to merging conceptual depth with timeless craftsmanship.