Sculpture

January 10, 2024

Hand-Cut Glass and Concrete Sculptures on Display in Ben Young’s First Solo Show in the U.S.

Sculptor Ben Young is starting 2024 with his first solo exhibition in the United States. Known for his handcrafted glass sculptures that celebrate his love for the ocean, Young's newest sculptures show off a pared-back aesthetic that focuses on form over narrative. This beautiful development allows viewers to pour themselves into each piece, reading into them as they desire. His show, Delicate Space, also furthers Young's investigation of the relationship between humans and the natural world.

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November 30, 2023

Pensive Figurative Sculptures Rendered in Gray Monochrome Are Lost in Deep Thought

When we think of famous sculptures, stark, white marble is usually what comes to mind. Even though many ancient sculptures were originally painted in vibrant hues, these pigments faded over time, and white sculptures become a fixture of Italian Renaissance art and beyond. Belgian artist Hans Op de Beeck puts his own spin on sculptures by rendering human figures in a mesmerizing monochrome gray palette. This unique approach has a startling effect.

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October 25, 2023

500-Year-Old Aztec Sculpture of a Giant Snake Head Uncovered After Earthquake in Mexico

On September 19, 2022, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Mexico City, damaging multiple buildings and uncovering a lost artwork in the process. A large 500-year-old sculpture was discovered in the shifted ground near the historic center of the metropolis. It turns out that this discovery has a direct connection to the Aztec Empire. The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) sent a team to the site and recovered the massive artefact. Measuring 5.

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