Dalton Somaré

Dalton Somaré Gallery: African and Indo-Buddhist Art in Italy

The Dalton Somaré, based in Milan, specializes in Haute Époque African tribal sculpture and ancient Indo-Buddhist art.

Today, it stands as one of the leading galleries for African art in Italy, operating within an international context and offering a distinctive perspective on both African and Asian artistic traditions.

An international art gallery in Milan

Located in the heart of Milan, one of Europe’s foremost cultural and design capitals, the gallery presents works selected for their quality, authenticity, and historical significance.

It provides a unique opportunity to explore African art and ancient Oriental art in Italy, bridging traditional cultures with contemporary perspectives.

The gallery caters both to collectors seeking works of strong historical and cultural value and to a more research-driven and contemporary audience.

African and Indo-Buddhist art: a curatorial focus

Dalton Somaré’s activity is centered on two main areas:

African art, with a focus on early tribal sculpture Ancient Indo-Buddhist art, including works from the Indian subcontinent, the Himalayan region, and Southeast Asia

Each work is selected through rigorous research, emphasizing authenticity, period, and formal excellence.

History and international presence

The Dalton Somaré was founded in 1993 by Leonardo Vigorelli and Grata Somaré, drawing on their academic background in anthropology, museum experience, and over three decades of field research across the Himalayan region, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

Since 1999, the gallery has participated in major international events dedicated to African and Oriental art, including:

BRAFA Art Fair Parcours des Mondes Asia Week, New York Tribal and Textile Arts Show, San Francisco Arts of Pacific Asia Show, San Francisco and New York International Tribal Antiques Show, New York Asian Art in London

Since 2018, the gallery has also taken part in AMART – l’Antiquariato è a Milano, further strengthening its presence in the Italian art scene.