Igor Mitoraj (born 1944) - Polish sculptor who used to live in Italy, in 2003 came back to Poland. He draws inspiration from ancient Greek sculpture. A characteristic motif in his work is human frailty; the bandaged body, hollowed out figures. Well-known works by Mitoraj include 'The head', 'Venus' and 'Eros'. In 2006, Igor Mitoraj created the new bronze doors and a statue of John the Baptist for the basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Rome. His monumental works are found in squares and courtyards, from Paris to Tokyo, in Pietrasanta, Bologna, Rome, Cracow and Warsaw.
