Sculpture

October 31, 2019

Thought-Provoking Sculptures of Fragmented Figures Pop Up Across Venice

Through the end of November, sculptor Bruno Catalano‘s bronze figures are inhabiting the Venetian lagoon. His Travelers—or Les Voyageurs—are fractured and fragmented individuals, each on its own path. In collaboration with Ravagnan Gallery, on the occasion of the 58th Venice Art Biennale, thirty of his most recent Travelers create a path through the city. Weaving from theaters to churches to historic palaces, these “incomplete” figures are connected in concept, but unique in their journey.

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October 22, 2019

Jack-O’-Lanterns Glow With Incredible Pop Culture-Inspired Designs

From spooktastic makeup to creative costumes, Halloween is an exciting time to show off your creativity. For pumpkin carving artist Alex Wer (aka The Pumpkin Geek), tis the season for him to shine. But rather than carve triangle eyes and crooked smiles, the award-winning creative crafts custom pumpkin carvings inspired by movie characters and pop culture icons. Wer’s hand-carved masterpieces are so impressive, it would be a shame for them to wilt away each year.

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October 15, 2019

Powerful Statue Offers a Contemporary Response to Confederate Monuments

For centuries, the equestrian portrait has played a pivotal role in the politics of art. Originally reserved for members of nobility in Ancient Greece and Rome, portrayals of people on horseback eventually featured high-status sitters and, later, military figures—including Confederate soldiers in the United States. Given the controversial history of these statues, it comes as no surprise that celebrated contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley has harnessed this motif to craft his latest piece, Rumors of War.

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October 7, 2019

Interview: Exquisite Ceramic Vessels Mimicking Organic Shapes Found in Nature

From landscape paintings to coral reef-inspired textiles, nature is a constant source of inspiration for many contemporary artists. Cleveland-based ceramicist Yumiko Goto (of Echo of Nature) is one of those creatives. She sculpts one-of-a-kind vases, ring dishes, and lidded vessels based on the structures found in nature—including delicate flower petals, seeds, and buds. Originally from Osaka, Japan, Goto grew up with a grandmother who was a professional kimono maker.

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My Modern Met

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