Sculptures by Kan Yasuda on the Cagliari waterfront
Discover the Seven Stunning Sculptures by Kan Yasuda Along Cagliari’s Seafront
Until November 25, 2026, visitors to Cagliari can experience seven remarkable sculptures crafted from pure Carrara white marble and bronze. These captivating works of art are displayed along the vibrant Calata via Roma-Calata Delogu and in front of the Port System Authority headquarters on Molo Dogana, creating a unique open-air gallery by the sea.
The featured sculptures include Kazé, Myomu, Tensen, Sokyo, and three variations of Tenpi. Yasuda’s art is defined by smooth surfaces, solid volumes, and open cavities that embody the Japanese concept of Ma — the meaningful space between forms. This idea highlights the relationship between the sculpture, its surrounding landscape, and the viewer. These are not sculptures meant to be admired from afar; instead, visitors are encouraged to walk through them, interact with the spaces they create, and even touch the surfaces.
Positioning these sculptures along Cagliari’s waterfront perfectly connects the artworks with natural light, open spaces, and the breathtaking sea horizon, offering an immersive artistic experience that blends nature and creativity.
About Kan Yasuda: A Master Sculptor Bridging Japan and Italy
Kan Yasuda was born in 1945 in Bibai, located in the Hokkaido region of Japan. He honed his artistic skills at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. In 1970, Yasuda moved to Italy on an Italian government scholarship to study at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome under the guidance of Pericle Fazzini.
Since the mid-1970s, Yasuda has lived and worked in Pietrasanta, where he established his studio. Here, he developed a close collaboration with master marble artisans and the Carrara marble quarries, renowned worldwide for their quality.
Yasuda’s sculptures grace prominent public spaces and international institutions, including Florence’s Boboli Gardens, the Uffizi Gallery collections, the Trajan Markets in Rome, New York’s Fifth Avenue, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in England, Aurora Place in Sydney, and the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. His hometown honors him with an open-air museum, Arte Piazza Bibai.
In 2026, Kan Yasuda also takes center stage as the main artist of “Islands of Silence,” an official collateral event of the 61st International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale.
Experience the beauty of Yasuda’s sculptures—where marble meets the sea, and where spaces speak louder than words.
