Sculpture

May 18, 2023

Name That Sculpture! Test Your Art Knowledge [Quiz]

It's time for another quiz to test your art history knowledge. This week we're focusing on sculpture in a quiz that will ask you about famous artworks across different periods of history. People, places, and titles are all on the menu as you'll be shown an image of a famous sculpture and asked to answer two questions about it.

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April 23, 2023

Artist Spends Months Arranging Children’s Building Blocks Into Incredible Architecture

Many of us remember playing with some sort of building blocks growing up. While the plastic LEGO bricks might be the most well-known, Dutch brand KAPLA has been producing chunky wooden planks since the 1960s. Italian artist Raffaele Salvoldi began using this nostalgic childhood activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. This pastime quickly blossomed into an ongoing project titled Wood Arc, in which he constructs enormous towers entirely from KAPLA blocks.

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April 8, 2023

Kinetic Wind Chime Sculpture Creates a ‘Big Bang’ From Rusty Metal Pipes

Swiss artist Etienne Krähenbüh has a unique approach to movement, materials, and sound. While many people would discard rusty metal and consider its shelf life to be over, Krähenbüh gives it a second chance and explores its musical qualities through massive kinetic sculptures. Whether rung by someone or moving simply with the air, the motion of his pieces evokes a punctual, organic choreography, like human breathing.

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My Modern Met

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