Sculpture

April 10, 2019

Sculptor “Unzips” a Building in Milan for Mind-Bending Art Installation

British sculptor Alex Chinneck has brought his mind-bending illusions to Italy with an incredible installation in Milan. Concurrently with Milan Design Week, Chinneck has literally unzipped the facade of a building in the city in what he calls the most ambitious work he's ever made. In addition to the incredible exterior, the building's interior is also filled with several installations that carry through the zipper theme, making for a cohesive and immersive experience.

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March 22, 2019

This Artist Has Gravity-Defying Sculptures in Public Spaces Around the World

Polish sculptor Jerzy Kędziora is known for his balancing sculptures that appear in public spaces around the world. From Abu Dhabi to Miami to Krakow, Kędziora is able to string up his magnificent sculptures into athletic poses that defy gravity. His work stems from a diverse range of influences, resulting in a brilliant blend of classical sculpture and kinetic art.

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March 11, 2019

Blown Glass Sculptures Look Like Delicate Ghosts of the Natural World

Artisan Simone Crestani finds inspiration in the “imperfect elegance” of nature. This striking quality informs his entire practice, materializing as beautiful blown glass sculptures of biotic forms found in the natural world. In Crestani's collection of works, a wide array of flora, fauna, and other organic objects come to life. Using borosilicate glass, he crafts sculptures that showcase his subject's decorative yet flawed details.

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February 8, 2019

Interview: Evocative Bronze Sculptures of Books with Serene Faces Emerging from the Pages

Italian sculptor Paola Grizi has spent her entire life immersed in the art world. As the granddaughter of a well known Italian painter and sculptor and the niece of a ceramicist, her creativity was fostered from a young age. This has translated into a successful career as an artist, where she is particularly known for her unique terracotta and bronze sculptures.

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