Gambone is an Italian ceramic artist and multidisciplinary designer, or his innovative approach that blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary artistic exploration.
Gambone’s work redefined modern ceramics, showcasing organic forms, bold textures, and a narrative imagination that bridges functional craft and sculptural art. His international experiences and collaborations enriched his vision, positioning him as an influential figure in late 20th-century applied arts.
Gambone began his artistic journey early, apprenticing in his father Guido Gambone’s renowned ceramic studio in Florence.
His early work with ceramics was soon complemented by painting, fabric decoration, and experimental multimedia art. In the 1960s, Gambone lived in New York, mingling with avant-garde artists like Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol, which deeply influenced his multidisciplinary practice. Returning to Italy in the late 1960s after his father’s passing, Gambone dedicated himself to evolving the family ceramic legacy, often incorporating motifs of imaginative animals and nature. During this period, he connected with influential contemporary artists such as Castellani, Fontana, Scheggi, Bonalumi, and Colombo.
His work gained recognition in prestigious exhibitions including the Venice Biennale and Milan Triennale, extending his influence across Europe and beyond. Bruno Gambone’s creations embody a poetic dialogue between form, material, and storytelling. His ceramics, lamps, and furnishings are noted for their distinctive textures, fluid shapes, and evocative presence, reflecting a lifelong dedication to pushing the boundaries of applied art.
Bruno Gambone is a member of the Italian National Ceramics Council and the Geneva Academy. For ten years, he served as President of CNA ASNART, the Italian Trade Association of Artisans, a role in which he now holds the title of Honorary President. In 1997, Gambone was appointed Artistic Director of the Italian Ceramic Awards held in Vietri sul Mare, Salerno.
