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Dalton Somar\u00e9 Gallery: African and Indo-Buddhist Art in Italy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Dalton Somar\u00e9, based in Milan, specializes in Haute \u00c9poque African tribal sculpture and ancient Indo-Buddhist art.<\/p>\n

Today, it stands as one of the leading galleries for African art in Italy, operating within an international context and offering a distinctive perspective on both African and Asian artistic traditions.<\/p>\n

An international art gallery in Milan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Located in the heart of Milan, one of Europe\u2019s foremost cultural and design capitals, the gallery presents works selected for their quality, authenticity, and historical significance.<\/p>\n

It provides a unique opportunity to explore African art and ancient Oriental art in Italy, bridging traditional cultures with contemporary perspectives.<\/p>\n

The gallery caters both to collectors seeking works of strong historical and cultural value and to a more research-driven and contemporary audience.<\/p>\n

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African and Indo-Buddhist art: a curatorial focus<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dalton Somar\u00e9\u2019s activity is centered on two main areas:<\/p>\n

African art, with a focus on early tribal sculpture
\nAncient Indo-Buddhist art, including works from the Indian subcontinent, the Himalayan region, and Southeast Asia<\/p>\n

Each work is selected through rigorous research, emphasizing authenticity, period, and formal excellence.<\/p>\n

History and international presence<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Dalton Somar\u00e9 was founded in 1993 by Leonardo Vigorelli and Grata Somar\u00e9, drawing on their academic background in anthropology, museum experience, and over three decades of field research across the Himalayan region, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa.<\/p>\n

Since 1999, the gallery has participated in major international events dedicated to African and Oriental art, including:<\/p>\n

BRAFA Art Fair<\/strong><\/a>
\nParcours des Mondes<\/strong><\/a>
\nAsia Week, New York<\/a><\/strong>
\nTribal and Textile Arts Show, San Francisco
\nArts of Pacific Asia Show, San Francisco and New York
\nInternational Tribal Antiques Show, New York
\nAsian Art in London<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Since 2018, the gallery has also taken part in AMART \u2013 l\u2019Antiquariato \u00e8 a Milano<\/a><\/strong>, further strengthening its presence in the Italian art scene.<\/p>\n

Further exploration<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Explore our archive of African sculptures<\/a><\/strong> and Indo-Buddhist artworks<\/strong><\/a>, or discover selected works from the collections of African Art<\/a><\/strong> or Asian Art<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

An overview of the gallery\u2019s activities is available in the News section<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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