Nivola came to the United States in 1939 where he befriended artists such as de Kooning, Calder, Pollock and, especially, Le Corbusier, who became a mentor, encouraging Nivola in the development of his bold geometric sculptures and sandcast murals.PUBLISHER CHARTA/ITALIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE IN WASHINGTONBOOK FORMAT Hardcover, 8.5 x 11.25 in. / 96 pgs / 27 color / 39 bw.PUBLISHING STATUS PUB DATE 7