Dimitri Hadzi (March 21, 1921 – April 16, 2006)[1] was an American abstract sculptor who lived and worked in Rome, Italy for 25 years and later resided in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he also taught at Harvard University for over a decade.

After graduating from Brooklyn Technical High School, he worked as a chemist, while continuing his studies in chemistry by night.

In 1942, he signed up for the Army Air Force, serving in the South Pacific region while continuing to draw in his spare time.

In addition to the named works, a 60-foot (18 m) high sculptural fountain designed by him was completely demolished and removed circa 2014, despite protests by his widow and other commentators.

[11] As of 2022[update], there was scant remaining evidence the fountain had ever existed, and the ownership, location, and status of its components were unknown to the general public.