Cosimo Schepis

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Cosimo Schepis
Born (1955-04-23) April 23, 1955 (age 69)
CitizenshipItalian
EducationAccademia di Belle Arti di Reggio Calabria
Occupation(s)Artist, Sculptor, and Art Restorer
Notable workRestoration of the Riace Bronzes
MovementI Mediterranei

Cosimo Giorgio Schepis, known as Nuccio Schepis, (born April 23, 1955) is an Italian artist, sculptor, and art restorer. He took part in the Southern Italian Expressionist Movement called "I Mediterranei", which started in the 1980s.

He is also noted for playing a major role in the 2010–2011 restoration of the historic Riace bronzes (Italian: i Bronzi di Riace).

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