The Sculptor of Memory and Place Born in the historic Swiss city of Basel in 1941, Cordelia von den Steinen has emerged as a profound voice in contemporary sculpture, weaving together the threads of classical tradition and modern existential inquiry. Her artistic odyssey began with rigorous formal training at the prestigious Brera Academy in Milan, an experience that deeply embedded the nuances of Italian sculptural heritage into her creative DNA. This formative period was marked by significant recognition, including a scholarship from the Museum of Art in Basel and the receipt of the Swiss…