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Inside Italy's coveted marble quarries where artists like Michelangelo traveled for the finest materials

I visited an active quarry in the Apuan Alps of Carrara, Italy — home to the coveted Carrara marble. Located in Tuscany, Carrara marble is a $1 billion industry thanks to hard workers at the quarries.
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This rare Italian marble can cost over $420 per square foot. Here's why.

Michelangelo's famous "David" sculpture was carved out of marble. The iconic material has been used for centuries by artists and designers alike. And calacatta is one of the world's most expensive ...
Futurism

Italy Invents Robot That Carves Sculptures Out of Marble Like Michelangelo

"We are entering a new era of sculpture, which no longer consists of broken stones, chisels and dust, but of scanning, point clouds and design." An Italian startup called Robotor has invented a ...
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‘We Don’t Need Another Michelangelo’: In Italy, It’s Robots’ Turn to Sculpt

Using the same marble found in Renaissance masterpieces, a team of robots is accepting commissions. Their owners say tech is essential to Italy’s artistic future. By Emma Bubola CARRARA, Italy — For ...