Pierre Szekely Hungary, 1923-2001

Pierre Székely (1923, Budapest, Hungary – 2001, Paris, France) was a Hungarian-French sculptor renowned for his monumental stone works that merge modernist abstraction with organic, architectural forms. After moving to France in 1946, Székely became a prominent figure in post-war European sculpture, developing a distinctive language rooted in geometry, nature, and the inherent qualities of stone.

Working primarily with granite and marble, he employed both traditional carving techniques and innovative mechanical processes, often collaborating with engineers and architects to realise large-scale public commissions. His sculptures are characterised by their balance of mass and void, combining structural precision with a sense of timeless monumentality.

Székely’s work was widely exhibited internationally, including at major biennials and public art programmes. He completed numerous significant commissions across Europe, North Africa, and Asia, integrating sculpture into urban and architectural contexts.

His works are held in important public and private collections worldwide, and he is regarded as a key figure in the evolution of modern monumental sculpture.