Rock star: Sculptor Jago on unveiling humankind in marble

Thirty-seven-year-old sculptor Jacopo Cardillo, better known in his native Italy as Jago, has earned a following with his contemporary approach to this classical art form, exposing on social media his process of shaping marble. When he embraced a group of teens who'd defaced one of his works, Jago won a new fan touched by his humanity: Whoopi Goldberg. Correspondent Seth Doane talked with the artist about his most ambitious project yet: creating what will be a 6-ton sculpture more than 16 feet tall.

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[BafflingScience]

This is how we make things better. We as a society should thank Whoopie for looking out and we should ask all celebrities and athletes to encourage people to do positive things. Young people are craving leadership and encouragement.

[twrourke]

He's a treasure that's for sure. Good piece.

[pattdunn]

Beautiful heart and soul, and gorgeous work!

[Embarasin]

I love the anguish in the face.. such a great Touch

[jakemoeller]

The Pope sculpture was featured on a YouTube channel some time ago. That was when I became aware of this artist. Amazing! Go, Jago!

[steveconn]

Very nice updates on classic Italian sculture work. Lower rents in New York would help the actual homeless too!

[___beyondhorizon]

I like visiting Italy because there are sculptures arts everywhere. Glad to know this artist has made a name beyond Italy.

[jasonbecker]

Beautiful work, and equally beautiful human being.

[rosemaryfuller]

I'm all in. He's a world treasure.

[eduardoarmenta]

Me encantó la estatua de la mujer con el velo encima, estoy ansioso por ver mas de su trabajo, tanto pasado como futuro

[GH-zsfj]

Thank you, Whoopie, for bringing this master and his works to N.Y. and the world!

[mililaniman]

I admire Jago's meticulous approach to his craft.

[greygremlin]

This is art. Not the BULL CRAP we have been given lately

[NolaChick]

This artist is brilliant, but there is no comparison to Michaelangelo who did not have modern tools at his disposal.

[JJONNYREPP]

Rock star: Sculptor Jago on unveiling humankind in marble. 21.7.24. excellent stuff,

[SHRBJHD]

Yeah the old Italian master Mickey Angelou.

[DavidLS]

I didn't even know that people still carved marble statues.

[civilizeddiva]

3:09: This piece evokes many thoughts. In 2024, I see this as the MAGA republicans fight against women and our autonomy😔

[sheilahmercer]

Love it!!!
And DONT call him Michelangelo!!!!
That must be so ANNOYING!!!!
Can anyone name another sculptor????😘🇮🇹😘👏👏👏

[LolaLaRue-sqjm]

Calling homeless people "unhoused" is an insulting euphemism that does NOTHING WHATSOEVER to help poor people and only makes it easier for people to IGNORE THEM.