Tag: sculpture
Nari Ward Uses Found Materials to Ground His Work in Community
The Harlem artist transforms items from his local community into profound and evocative artworks that keep their origins visible.
Jack Whitten’s Sculptures Are a Revelation
At the Met Breuer, he remixes materials and cultural influences into a gorgeous, very personal body of work.
Black Power Art Raises a Fist at the Brooklyn Museum
“Soul of a Nation” takes a breathtaking look at the political and aesthetic work of Black Power artists.
Sculptor Ruth Asawa Wires the World
An artist, educator and activist whose legacy is nothing less than a redefinition of sculpture.
Yinka Shonibare MBE’s ‘Wind Sculpture’ Is Disappointing Public Art
A bloodless public sculpture doesn't adequately address the bloody themes it claims to.
Nick Cave’s Soundsuits Turn Dance Into Political Action
The multidisciplinary artist creates ecstatic action at the Park Avenue Armory.
Elizabeth Catlett Sculpts Black Women Ready for Revolution
An artist with something profound to say about race, gender and dignity.
New Frontier at Tippet Rise Art Center: Access for All
Spectacular Tippet Rise exemplifies the goal to increase access to art beyond cities.
Sanford Biggers Sculptures Evoke Violent History
Sanford Biggers' art shoots down racism and violence to combat historical amnesia.
American Flag Art Has Better Things To Be Than Patriotic
American flag art is, surprisingly or not, consistent in its negative critique of the US.
Michael Stewart Transforms Dark Emotion into Political Art
Michael Stewart's "Trump Demon Mask" has toxic glaze full of lead. So, it's perfect.
Changing Ballet’s Perception Means Embracing Black Bodies
Misty Copeland may have cracked the mold. Now it needs to bust wide open.
‘Black Radical Women’ Revolutionize Art at Brooklyn Museum
40 artists reveal the complexity, urgency and power of Black Radical Women.
Yesterday’s Xenophobia Today: Japanese Internment & Muslim Bans
Exhibitions commemorate Japanese internment with chilling relevance to politics today.
The Hidden Highway Happenings of Los Angeles
After two years in LA, I have experienced all manner of odd, everyday performances.
Robert Gober Gets Uncanny at MoMA
The artist's 40-year retrospective shows the complexity and depth of his work.
Hyeon Jung Kim: Art of Work
The Korean-born artist's show examines art as a form of manual labor.
Tracey Emin Promises to Love You
For three minutes, at midnight, every night in February, in Times Square.
At Home with Columbus
Artist Tatzu Nishi builds a deluxe apartment in the sky at Columbus Circle.
Olympic Gold Once Honored the Arts
For decades, medals were awarded for architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture.
RIP RGB, RIP GOP, RIP USA
None of the second-rate white men currently on the Supreme Court will receive the honors given to RBG when they finally die.
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Herman Cain (and Republicans Unable)
And then there was Jerry Falwell, Jr., with his open pants, evangelical FUPA and his hands veering into prime side-boob territory with -- hey, doesn't she have a name?
