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Diabolik and Eva Kant Reimagined as Osvaldo Art Toys: Albisola Artist Paolo Pastorino Wins Contemporary Art Competition Among 150 artworks submitted by artists from across Italy, a creation by Albisola Superiore artist Paolo Pastorino was selected, bringing Diabolik and Eva Kant into the world of Urban Toy Art. Albisola-based artist Paolo Pastorino was named among […]

Artist Paolo Pastorino Receives Award for His “Diabolik – Eva Kant” Artwork Paolo Pastorino, an artist from Albisola known professionally as Urbantoi, was among the 26 artists honored at the contemporary art competition “inArte Diabolik – Eva Kant, A Perfect Accomplice”, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the iconic Italian comic book Diabolik, created by the […]

Three “Osvaldo” sculptures by artist Paolo Pastorino stolen in Albisola One disappeared in January, while another was later damaged. Now, thieves and vandals have dealt another blow to public art in Albisola, striking during a weekend night. All three remaining “Osvaldo” sculptures, ceramic creations by artist Paolo Pastorino, have disappeared from the gardens of Piazza […]

The Last Osvaldo Sculpture Donated to Local Police The handover of “Osvaldo” to the local police The last remaining “Osvaldo” sculpture will now be kept in the care of the local police. But rather than ending up behind bars, it will be protected by the officers themselves. The final surviving piece from a series of […]

CAZZIMMA Alert: Cupydo and Pastorino Take Albisola by Storm The seemingly unstoppable spread of “Cazzimma” is sweeping across much of Northern Italy, showing no signs of slowing down. From Milan, Brescia, Monza and Bergamo to Genoa and finally Savona, the phenomenon has now reached Albisola Superiore, a town which, together with nearby Albissola Marina, is […]

Osvaldo USA: Italian Art Toy in Miami & Florida From Italy to Florida. A Little Superhero, a Big Adventure. November 1–15, 2025 · Florida, USA In November 2025, Osvaldo crossed the Atlantic for a special journey through the United States. Created by Italian artist and designer Paolo Pastorino, Osvaldo is a sculptural character born from […]