sculpture

antonia canova naiad neoclassical sculpture
The Ground-breaking Innovations of Sculptor Antonio Canova
Underneath the veneer of classical beauty and harmony, Antonio Canova was a great innovator who modernized sculpture.
Roman sarcophagus lid
Uncovering the History Behind the Myth of Troy
A new exhibition at the British Museum explores how the epic has been reshaped and reinterpreted over three millennia.
Ruth Asawa wire sculpture stamps
Ruth Asawa Wire Sculptures to Grace New Stamps
In the latest addition to the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) colorful cultural offerings, Ruth Asawa’s intricate wire sculptures are to grace stamps later this year.
Standing Buddha, Northern Qi Period, 550-577 CE, H: 42 in, Marble with Gilt and Polychrome, detail.
Transcendence: 10 Ancient Buddhist Sculptures at Throckmorton Fine Art

The story of Buddhist art in China is the story of the nation itself. Though the religion…

Donal Judd Sculpture at Moma, red sculpture
MoMA's Donald Judd Retrospective
“I had always considered my work another activity of some kind,” remarked artist Donald Judd. “I certainly didn’t think I was making sculpture.” One of the foremost sculptors of our time, Judd…
Charles Ray sculpture Two Horses bas relief in Granite, The ten-by-fourteen-foot granite relief by the acclaimed artist portrays two horses in profile, one fully articulated and a second figure behind it that is partially seen, evoking a ghost-like presence
The Met Acquires Monumental Charles Ray Sculpture
The Met announced today the acquisition of the monumental sculptural relief Two Horses (2019) by American artist Charles Ray (b. 1953).
NG Art Gallery, Jorge Otero, Centauro cabalgado por Eros, Photography
10 Cutting-Edge Artists to See at SCOPE NY 2020

Following the critical success of Miami Beach, SCOPE New York returns for its 20th Anniversary show at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea with a…

Laocoon and His Sons Statue Painted
The True Colors of Ancient Statues
The ancient world was actually really colorful. Learn the history behind how we came to think of ancient statues as being white.
Tom Na H-iu, created by Mariko Mori
The Art History Babes on Mariko Mori
The first Art History Babe Brief of 2020 focuses on the work of Mariko Mori, including her famous 90s works titled Nirvana and Pure Land.
Rachel Klinghoffer, There should be unicorns (detail), 2018.
Rachel Klinghoffer: Sculptures made for Nostalgia and Ritual
Melding personal ephemera; used lingerie and designer footwear, costume jewelry, religious relics and Hanukkah decorations with old paint brushes, children’s toys, souvenirs and studio refuse, she…
a circular wooden table and chairs, all covered in large thorny protrusions
“Creation Myths” Examines History, Slavery, and American Identity
Challenging issues of home, craft and the politics of materials, Hugh Hayden reimagines the domestic spaces of Bainbridge House, which dates to 1766, through meticulously constructed surrealistic…
Image of sculpture depicting human figure
Sahel: Art and Empires on the Shores of the Sahara

The western Sahel—a vast region in Africa just south of the Sahara Desert that spans what is today Senegal, Mali, Mauritania, and was the birthplace of a succession of influential polities. Fueled…

Artist Maurizio Cattelan's duct taped banana to a wall
Maurizio Cattelan's $150,000 Banana
Artist Maurizio Cattelan duct taped a banana to a wall, titled it "Comedian", and sold 5 editions of the artwork for as much as $150,000 each. Why did it capture our attention, curiosity, and memes?…
Saad Qureshi, Night Jewel (detail), 2019. Courtesy the artist.
Sculpture that Reaches Towards Paradise
In the nave of Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s 18th-century Chapel, three monumental organic forms rise from the ground, spread with landscapes, buildings and mysterious structures.
Artist works on sculpture in her studio
Interview with Three Pueblo Potters

Interviews with Pueblo artists Kathleen Wall, Linda Tafoya Sanchez, and Brian Vallo.