A powerful new sculpture has taken center stage at Bolzano's Town Hall Square, creating a moment that redefines the urban space. The artwork, titled 'Reconciliation,' is the latest creation by UNIKA artist Armin Grunt and represents a striking addition to the city's public art landscape.

The installation features imposing wooden sculptures that are both raw and refined, telling stories of energy, tension, departure, and the conflict that arises when humanity meets ambition. This is not artwork meant to be passively consumed, but rather a piece that demands responses and engagement from viewers. The sculptures embody a duality that reflects the city itself, caught between the pace of daily life and the tourist gaze.

The placement of this work in the public square is no coincidence, as it fits perfectly into an era when art is increasingly taking place in public spaces as dialogue rather than mere decoration. This concept of dialogue was central when lvh Vice President Hannes Mussak and Filip Piccolruaz, chairman of the Arts and Crafts professional group within lvh and himself a UNIKA member, met with the artist on site. Their exchange was characterized by immediacy and craftsmanship, free from pretension yet intensely meaningful.

The exhibition also facilitated another important meeting when Mussak spoke with Bolzano Mayor Claudio Corrarati about the role of art and craftsmanship in urban spaces. Their discussion focused on visibility and the question of how a city can create places where ideas are not just displayed but truly understood. This moment can be described as art serving as an interface and craftsmanship as an attitude.

'Reconciliation' will remain in the center of Town Hall Square until January 26th. The artwork cannot be fully explained without being seen in person, serving as a testament to the fact that public craftsmanship can do more than simply decorate – it can spark conversations between art and politics, between people and their city.