All articles tagged with #sculpture
U.S.-based artist Gao Zhen, part of the Gao Brothers, was sentenced to three years in prison for ‘infringing upon the reputation of heroes’ over satirical works including Mao Zedong statues; Gao was arrested in August 2024 while visiting family in China and has been in custody since, highlighting restrictions on political art and free expression in China.
A San Francisco couple unearthed a carved limestone sculpture in their Russian Hill backyard. While the piece’s style evokes Ralph Stackpole and the city’s Art Deco era, attribution is not confirmed, but experts say it could be valuable if proven authentic.
President Donald Trump installed a bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson in the Rose Garden, the fifth new statue in a broader overhaul of the White House grounds, with three statues provided by donor Harlan Crow, highlighting Trump’s ongoing effort to reshape memorials surrounding the presidency.
A guerrilla-art collective installed a gold-painted toilet throne near the Lincoln Memorial as a faux tribute to Donald Trump’s White House renovations; the inoperable sculpture on the National Mall has drawn mixed reactions from visitors, highlighting protest against the Trump era, with no comment from the White House.
Anonymous artists placed a Titanic-themed statue on the National Mall showing Trump embracing Epstein, a provocative satire that has drawn both praise and scorn as the third Mall installation highlighting the Trump–Epstein connection.
Renowned Pittsburgh sculptor Thaddeus G. Mosley Jr., famed for monumental salvaged‑wood abstractions and an enduring array of public artworks, died at 99 after hospice care. A self‑taught artist who built a late‑career international profile (including a Carnegie International show and representation by Karma), Mosley’s work adorns sites from the Hill District to CMU and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, with ongoing exhibitions and a forthcoming Arts Landing installation that extend his influential legacy.
A marble bust in Rome’s Sant’Agnese fuori le mura is reattributed to Michelangelo after decades of archival research, challenging the idea that the master destroyed works late in life; the sculpture, preserved for centuries by a Catholic order, is now on display in the basilica under an alarm system.
Artist Kelly Akashi, who lost her Altadena home in the Eaton Fire, debuts a 13-foot glass-brick chimney and a walkway titled Monument (Altadena) for the 2026 Whitney Biennial, turning a year of loss into a sculptural symbol of recovery and resilience.
This article highlights five notable art exhibitions at small galleries around the world in January 2026, featuring diverse works from artists Justus de Rode, Gwen Evans, Sera Holland, Morgan Lehman Gallery, and Francesco Pantaleone, showcasing themes from nature and domestic unsettling to textured abstraction and precarious sculptures.
The article highlights the top architectural and design achievements of 2025, including innovative museums, cultural centers, and public art, showcasing a blend of tradition and modernity across the globe.
Toshiko Takaezu, a renowned 20th-century American ceramic artist, weaves her entire body into her large-scale sculptures, exemplifying dedication and physical engagement in her art, as highlighted in a traveling retrospective.
Tuan Andrew Nguyen has been awarded the next High Line Plinth commission to create a 27-foot sandstone sculpture titled 'The Light That Shines Through the Universe,' which memorializes the Bamiyan Buddhas destroyed by the Taliban in 2001, symbolizing peace and resilience, and will be installed in spring 2026 in New York.
Renowned American sculptor Richard Serra, known for his monumental abstract sculptures made primarily of steel, has passed away at the age of 85. Throughout his six-decade career, Serra's large-scale, site-specific creations reshaped public spaces and museum environments, inviting viewers to engage with their surroundings in new ways. His work, rooted in a deep understanding of the relationship between art, architecture, and the environment, earned him international acclaim and numerous prestigious awards. Serra's legacy as a master of large-scale sculpture will continue to influence the art world for years to come.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced its 2025 art commissions, featuring sculptures by artist Jeffrey Gibson and a roof garden installation by Jennie C. Jones. Gibson, known for infusing abstract works with queer and native themes, will create four weatherproof sculptures of ancestral spirit figures to adorn the museum's facade, translating delicate structures of beadwork, textiles, and paint. The sculptures will be on display from September 2025 through May 2026, offering a unique exploration of Indigenous heritage, abstraction, and popular cultures.
Carl Andre, a prominent figure in the Minimalist art movement, has passed away at the age of 88. Known for his sculptures made from industrial materials and his innovative approach to language, Andre's career spanned almost seventy years. Despite facing scrutiny and allegations related to the death of his partner, artist Ana Mendieta, Andre's work continues to be widely exhibited and celebrated. His minimalist sculptures, characterized by their unadorned appearance and unusual presentation style, have left a lasting impact on the art world.