Last updated: 27 October 2026
Delfino Fidel is the sculptor who turns emojis into patinated wooden figures, shown in Ticino, Switzerland. Here you will find our take on his work, his 2026 shows, and the signed catalogue you can buy.
Our take on Delfino Fidel
Fidel’s 2026 solo show, Post-Memetics, looked at the role emojis play in how we talk to each other. The emojis became patinated wooden sculptures, set on flat animal forms whose heads are swapped for symbolic gestures, according to the event listing.
His shows so far have all been in Ticino, the Italian-speaking canton of Switzerland, with TelQuel, a Lugano gallery founded in 2025.
The way to own something is the Post-Memetics catalogue: 68 pages, signed and numbered by the artist, in an edition of 67.
Delfino Fidel: the essentials
- Sculptor whose known shows are all in Ticino, Switzerland.
- Makes patinated wooden sculptures based on emojis and hand gestures.
- Shown by TelQuel, Lugano.
Delfino Fidel exhibitions
- Giant Steps: A Six Month Recap (group), TelQuel, Lugano, 26 September to 24 October 2026.
- Post-Memetics, solo show, Casa Azul, Gordola, 12 to 26 July 2026.
- He has not shown in the UK.
Where to buy Delfino Fidel’s work
We found no UK seller and no listed sculptures. The catalogue is on sale from Switzerland:
- Delfino Fidel: Post-Memetics, CHF 30: exhibition catalogue, 68 pages, 27 x 21 cm (10.6 x 8.3 in), limited edition of 67, numbered and signed by the artist, from the TelQuel shop. It noted shipping outside Switzerland and Italy needs a separate arrangement.
Delfino Fidel FAQs
Where is Delfino Fidel from?
His shows have all been in Ticino, the Italian-speaking canton of Switzerland. His nationality is not published.
What does Delfino Fidel make?
Patinated wooden sculptures that translate emojis and hand gestures into three dimensions.
Can I buy a Delfino Fidel sculpture?
We found none listed for sale. His signed Post-Memetics catalogue costs CHF 30 from TelQuel.
Which gallery shows Delfino Fidel?
TelQuel, a contemporary gallery in Lugano founded in 2025.
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Main image: Delfino Fidel. Photo courtesy of Better Go South. Cropped and framed by CoolCuration. Exhibition dates and prices last checked: 27 October 2026.
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