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Less is more? Show of miniature sculptures by 20th century titan Henry Moore to open in Bath

Working on a small scale was critical to Henry Moore, showcasing an intimacy and creative imagination often overlooked in his monumental works. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

erwin wurm explores garments as surrogates for the human body at thaddaeus ropac london

Erwin Wurm's exhibition 'Surrogates' features new sculptures exploring the disruption of traditional distinctions in sculpture.

The familiar is rendered unfamiliar through the playful treatment of sculptural principles, such as volume and surface, in Wurm's work. [ more ]

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5 months ago

I can sense her presence in the works': the bold designs and trailblazing life of sculptor Kim Lim

A new exhibition at the Hepworth Wakefield showcases the career of Singaporean-British sculptor Kim Lim from 1959 to 1997.

Lim's work explores form, space, rhythm, and light, and includes structures made from metal and wood, lithographic prints, etchings, and stone sculptures.

Lim's sons, who now oversee her estate, recall a vibrant childhood filled with music, movement, martial arts, and skateboarding. [ more ]

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The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

5 days ago

Virginia Overton creates new public work for Brooklyn's former Domino Sugar Refinery

Artist Virginia Overton transforms obsolete materials into art, showcasing creativity in reusing industrial objects. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Gary Lawrence

Artistic journey from hobby to successful gallery owner. [ more ]

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Vintage Typologies

Lost Found Art specializes in sculptural installations and assemblages using antique and vintage pieces.

Their collections are reminiscent of the work of Bernd and Hilla Becher. [ more ]

Design You Trust

A Surreal Sculpture Is Created by Joining Two Pianos Together with A Realistically Carved Octopus

Artist Maskull Lasserre transformed two pianos into a captivating sculpture called The Third Octave, carving an octopus intertwining the instruments.

The transformation of the pianos into a sculptural object allows for the discovery of unexpected potentials, trading sound for intricate visuals and thought. [ more ]

Berlin Art Link

Worldwide Exhibition Openings in February | Berlin Art Link

The 'Growth' exhibition at Kunsthalle Basel explores socialist modernism and Central-Eastern-European collective mythologies through surreal sculptures and embroidered representations.

Gabriel Orozco's 'Diario de Plantas' series at kurimanzutto in Mexico City focuses on the cycle of life and nature through drawings, sculptures, and paintings. [ more ]

Vulture

Bettina Made New York Feel Like a Secret

The exhibition features rarely seen works by artist Bettina

Her work includes photography and sculpture with themes of New York City [ more ]

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designboom | architecture & design magazine

wendell castle's bio-morphic sculptures take over carpenters workshop gallery

The Suspended Disbelief exhibition at Carpenters Workshop Gallery features the later works of Wendell Castle, a renowned American artist and designer.

Castle's works in the exhibition highlight his organic forms and flowing lines, utilizing innovative techniques and materials. [ more ]

Design Milk

A 2,700-Pound Concorde Soars Above in Peninsula Hotel London

The new Peninsula Hotel in London features a scale sculpture model of the Concorde as a centerpiece in its rooftop dining destination.

The sculpture was created by industrial design firm Discommon and required several feats of engineering to install. [ more ]

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designboom | architecture & design magazine

2 days ago

petrit halilaj's doodle sculptures evoke childhood memories at the MET museum rooftop

Childhood drawings inspire metal sculptures at the MET by Petrit Halilaj. [ more ]

Washington Post

6 days ago

Review | Do Ho Suh's monument on the Mall turns public art upside down

Do Ho Suh's sculpture 'Public Figures' challenges monumentality by placing numerous figures underneath the plinth rather than on top. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

2 weeks ago

hou de sousa's vibrant tree canopy and benches illuminate adobe san jose headquarters

The installation of Creativity Blooms at Adobe's San Jose Headquarters injects joyful color and whimsical creativity into the space, honoring the community's history and Adobe's principles. [ more ]

Time Out New York

2 weeks ago

This giant sculpture in the Garment District is made of rubber tires

The Garment District in Manhattan features a 35-foot sculpture made of deconstructed rubber tires by world-class sculptor, Chakaia Booker. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

3 weeks ago

Podcast | A brush with... Kapwani Kiwanga

Kapwani Kiwanga uses her art to explore power asymmetries and forgotten histories, creating enigmatic yet socio-political objects and environments. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

fondazione prada delves into pino pascali's creative universe in major exhibition

Pino Pascali retrospective at Fondazione Prada in Milan until September 23, 2024.

Pascali's innovative approach to sculpture continues to influence artists and attract international attention. [ more ]

Artforum

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MIRE LEE

Lee's sculptures explore the concept of regurgitation and absorption, reflecting the vulnerability and identification with burdens in a convulsing social body. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

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richard serra's sculpture 'clara-clara' could finally find a permanent home in paris

Richard Serra's controversial artwork 'Clara-Clara' may be reinstalled in Paris after being in storage for over three decades.

The legacy of artist Richard Serra continues to spark discussions due to the contrasting opinions about the monumental sculpture in Paris. [ more ]

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Where Flesh Meets Geometry in the Sculptures of Rogerio Timoteo

RogÃ©rio TimÃ³teo merges human form with geometric shapes in sculptures, symbolizing profound concepts like eternity and stability. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Acquisitions round-up: Cleveland museum buys a sumptuous 16th-century wooden carving, once part of an altarpiece

Veit Stoss's Jesse sculpture depicts the Tree of Jesse, showing Christ's ancestors.

Veronica Ryan's Breadfruit sculpture is the first permanent public art by a Black female artist in the UK. [ more ]

Design Milk

Frank Stella's Psychedelic Sculptures Lands in New York

The exhibition showcases Frank Stella's recent massive sculptures with color-shifting elements.

The sculptures are a result of computer modeling, 3D printing, engineering in Belgium and the Netherlands, and car paint spraying. [ more ]

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The Future is Female

Exhibitions showcasing female artists in London for International Women's Day.

Female sculptors challenging traditional notions in art. [ more ]

Artnet News

These 5 Artists Are Redefining New York's Art Scene

New York City has a rich art history and is considered a hub for artists.

Kennedy Yanko is a sought-after sculptor and installation artist making waves in the New York art scene. [ more ]

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Denmark exhibition showcases the artistic genius of Alberto Giacometti

Giacometti's art goes beyond sculptures, spanning painting, graphics, and drawing.

The exhibition provides a unique insight into Giacometti's artistic evolution and approach. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Black British artists can no longer be ignored, says sculptor Thomas J Price

Black British artists are being recognized and represented in the mainstream art world.

Exhibitions featuring black British artists have set a new standard for representation. [ more ]

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It's alive! It's alive! The giant scary sculptures made of bubbles, blobs and body parts

Olaf Brzeski turned a chimney soot incident into a sculpture called Dream Spontaneous Combustion.

The Hayward Gallery is showcasing a group exhibition called When Forms Come Alive that features thought-provoking and humorous sculptures. [ more ]

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Round About Four Dimensions - Exploring the Unknown

The sculpture represents a 'hypercube' or 'tesseract', a concept used in mathematical and physical theories to illustrate dimensions beyond the three spatial dimensions we are familiar with.

The sculpture attempts to bring to life the intangible concept of four-dimensional rotation and invites visitors to ponder the complexity of the universe. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

'what is the shape of gravity?' sculptor jorge palacios shows at SEIZAN gallery

Jorge Palacios' solo exhibition, Paradoxes of Cognitive Constructs: Physics as Language, opened at SEIZAN Gallery in New York's Chelsea on January 25th, 2024.

Palacios explores the concept of fluid movement and natural phenomena through his sculptures, which are made of wood and porcelain-like Krion. [ more ]

Artforum

GIOVANNI ANSELMO (1934-2023)

Anselmo was a key figure in Arte Povera, a movement that focused on creating perceptual experiences through unconventional materials and conceptual ideas.

Anselmo's artworks explore the often overlooked forces that shape human experience, such as gravity, light, and mass. [ more ]

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Voyage dans l'histoire canadienne: 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Prolific Artist Jean Paul Riopelle - French Transcript | The Walrus

Jean Paul Riopelle was a prolific Canadian artist known for his diverse body of work.

His art had a significant impact on the history of Canadian and international art. [ more ]

ICON Magazine

Architecture Icon: How the Noguchi Musuem advances the appreciation of its founder's art and legacy

The Noguchi Museum in Queens, New York is the first museum in the United States designed by a living artist to show their own work.

The museum reflects the diversity and versatility of Isamu Noguchi's sculptural approach. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Graphic design

Best designs and designers of 2023: A chunk of glossy sexiness'

The article highlights the work of British textile designer Althea McNish and the need for more exhibitions celebrating craft and design.

The article also mentions artist and designer Mac Collins' sculpture 'Runout' at the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2023, which explores British-Caribbean experiences. [ more ]

Secret London

4 months ago

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An Artist Is Currently Carving A New Sculpture Live In The Heart Of London

Renowned sculptor Pablo Damian Cristi is live-carving a historic sculpture in central London, giving the public a unique opportunity to witness the creative process.

The sculpture, 'The Third Christ Carrying the Cross Giustiniani,' is commissioned by the Giustiniani family and will be united with two Michelangelo sculptures in Italy. [ more ]

Time Out London

5 months ago

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A brand-new statue of Queen Elizabeth II has been revealed at the Royal Albert Hall

A new statue of Queen Elizabeth II has been unveiled at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

The statue was commissioned to celebrate the RAH's 150th anniversary. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

5 months ago

Miami Advice: Shantelle Rodriguez on Isamu Noguchi's Slide Mantra

Isamu Noguchi created the Slide Mantra sculpture for the 1986 Venice Biennale.

The sculpture is a functional slide for public use. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago