Sculpture

August 15, 2024

Dynamic Wire Sculptures Beautifully Balance Positive and Negative Space

Japanese artist Tomohiro Inaba is known for his dynamic sculptures, which tell a different story depending on where you stand. From one angle, his carefully crafted animals and human figures appear whole, while from another, they seem to disintegrate into thin air. Presented in a new solo exhibition fittingly titled A Story That You See, his work is a tribute to his visual storytelling.

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July 25, 2024

Artist Turns Bolts, Nuts, and Other Scrap Metal Into Strikingly Detailed Sculptures

They say one man's trash is another man's treasure. For Brazilian sculptor Michel Torres Costa, discarded metal scraps–particularly smaller parts like nuts and bolts—are sources of inspiration and serve as unexpected materials for his art. Using pieces that were otherwise headed to a landfill, he creates formidable metal sculptures that evoke strength and resourcefulness. Torres Costa's artistic journey began when he was only 15 years old and working as a welder.

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July 12, 2024

100 Life-Sized Elephant Sculptures Are Embarking on a Journey Across the U.S.

Those taking a stroll along Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island, might be surprised to encounter a herd of 100 elephants on their path. But a closer look will reveal that each life-sized figure is actually a sculpture. The incredible traveling installation, titled The Great Elephant Migration, is organized by Elephant Family USA and Art&Newport and curated by Dodie Kazanjian.

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June 28, 2024

Abraham Lincoln Wax Statue Melts From Extreme Heat in Washington, D.C.

If you’re in the U.S., you’re either just coming out of or in the middle of a heat wave. Our increasingly hot summers can be devastating for our health, but at least we’re not made of wax. This past week, a Washington, D.C. sculpture of the nation’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, became another casualty of global warming. In fact, poor Abe has suffered quite a bit this past year.

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