Kelley Helmstutler Di Dio is an art historian and author specializing in Renaissance and Baroque sculpture, art collecting, and patronage. Her 2025 book, *Shipping Sculptures from Early Modern Italy: The Mechanics, Costs, Risks, and Rewards* (Brepols), examines the complex processes behind the transportation of sculptures during the early modern period, revealing how logistics, economics, and craftsmanship intersected in the global art trade. Di Dio, a professor and scholar recognized for her extensive research on Italian art and artists, continues to contribute significantly to the understanding of material culture and the art market in early modern Europe.