Milena Naef’s Living Sculptures in Motion
For most of art history, sculpture has stood still. From Greek temples to Renaissance courts, it was built to last—to serve as a record of myth, memory, and power. Carved from marble or cast in bronze,...
View ArticleVan Gogh’s Influence on Contemporary Sculpture
Vincent Van Gogh’s work is synonymous with bold color, emotional depth, and innovative techniques. While his paintings are celebrated worldwide, his impact extends far beyond the canvas. Contemporary...
View ArticlePortable Rock Art as a Medium for Contemporary Sculptors
Portable rock art, dating back to prehistoric times, was one of the earliest forms of artistic expression. These small, carved or painted stones offered early humans a way to document their lives and...
View ArticleDwyane Wade’s Sculptor Faces Backlash but Stands Firm
Recently, Sportico reported on the controversy surrounding the newly unveiled Dwyane Wade statue outside the Kaseya Center in Miami (source). Sculptor Omri Amrany, known for creating statues of sports...
View ArticleSculpture 101: Types, Techniques, and the Best Materials to Use
For aspiring sculptors, understanding the basics of sculpture—including types, techniques, and materials—provides a strong foundation to begin creating expressive, tactile art pieces. Sculpture is one...
View ArticleAbstract Sculpture: A Creativity in Modern Art
Abstract sculpture is a powerful form of artistic expression, moving beyond literal representation to explore ideas, shapes, and emotions through a form. Artists have embraced this style to push the...
View ArticleAlberto Giacometti: The Legacy of a 20th Century Master
Alberto Giacometti stands as a towering figure in the pantheon of 20th-century art. His distinctive sculptures, with their elongated forms and textured surfaces, have become icons of modern art,...
View ArticlePortable rock art face reminds me of a Picasso sculpture
A woman shared the following picture (below left) of a small portable rock art piece that she found in Douglas County, Wisconsin, and I immediately had a visual association with a Picasso sculpture …...
View ArticleUnidentified Marilyn Monroe sculpture on 6th Avenue, NYC
I was walking up 6th Avenue in NYC recently when I noticed this sculpture of Marilyn Monroe at West 20th Street, in front of what used to be the Limelight Nightclub (which has also recently been a...
View ArticleA chopped (?) sculpture found in Madison, Ohio
I’m getting a lot of emails from people wanting to share their rock art these days, but this one from Corey in Ohio is quite different – and quite intriguing. Corey writes: “I was at my parents house...
View ArticleLady bugs and sculpture at Storm King Art Center
I was visiting the Storm King Art Center over the weekend, and enjoyed my walk around the grounds very much. As I approached this large-scale sculpture by Ursula von Rydingsvard, I wanted to take a...
View ArticleEarl Hooks sculpture at the upcoming Philadelphia Show
I recently wrote a preview of the upcoming Philadelphia Show, the 60th Anniversary edition of an art and design fair which will feature fine art, design, ceramics, textiles, antiques, Americana, folk...
View ArticleWhere can I get my own imitation Yayoi Kusama pumpkins?
I recently posted a video about Yayoi Kusama and her pumpkin sculptures, and then shortly after noticed this Halloween pumpkin display in front of a neighbor’s front door in my condo development. The...
View ArticleThe Louise Nevelson treatment for a local gas station
I’ve always liked Louise Nevelson’s sculpture, and especially like the large wooden pieces where every element is painted black. You can spend a fair amount of time visually investigating each little...
View ArticleGas Station Angel
Sometimes I think I have really good peripheral vision … or at least it allows me to notice unexpected things. I was cruising along John F. Kennedy Drive in Bloomfield (NJ) at a decent clip when I...
View ArticleBig Cat and Little Cat in the East Village
I was walking south along First Avenue in the East Village when I noticed this humorous pairing in an antiques store. We’ve got a near-life-size sculpture of a “big cat,” in this case, a mountain lion,...
View ArticleA sculpture of a famous painting – Botticelli’s Venus in NYC
I was walking around the west side of Manhattan, and took a photograph of this sculpture in an outdoor park area. It wasn’t until I got home and took a second look that I realized that this sculpture...
View ArticleBeing Watched As You Come And Go
On a recent visit to New York City, as I was walking through the East Village, I noticed this entrance to the building at 70 East 3rd Street. It’s a simple single door, yet it’s framed by decorative...
View ArticleWho is the Man of Love of Asbury Park?
On a recent visit to the beach and boardwalk at Asbury Park, I noticed and photographed this sculpture of “Patriarch Athenagoras, 1886-1972, Man of Love” which is near the Asbury Park Convention Hall....
View ArticleMichelangelo’s David takes a sour turn in mood
Below left we have a photograph* of Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture, which is on view at the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence, Italy. Below right we have a detail of a David copy which we saw in...
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