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Remembering Richard Hunt: The Legacy of an American Pioneer in Public Art

Richard Hunt, a pioneering American sculptor known for his contributions to public art and the civil rights movement, has died at the age of 88. Hunt's career spanned nearly seven decades, during which he broke barriers with his abstract metal sculptures. He was the first African-American visual artist appointed to the National Council on the Arts and the first Black sculptor to have a retrospective exhibition at MoMA. Hunt's works are featured in over 100 public museums globally, and he recently completed preliminary work on a monument to Emmett Till. His legacy includes numerous awards, honorary degrees, and professorships, and his sculpture for the Obama Presidential Center will serve as an enduring reminder of his remarkable talent.

via Artsy|

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Iconic Chicago Sculptor Richard Hunt Passes Away at 88

Richard Hunt, a renowned sculptor known for his abstract works, including the Ida B. Wells monument in Chicago and centerpieces at the Art Institute, has passed away at the age of 88. Hunt's sculptures can be found across the country, and his art has made a significant impact on the art world. He was the first African American sculptor to have a retrospective exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1971. Hunt's work often focused on themes of freedom and civil rights, and he created pieces memorializing figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Mary McLeod Bethune. His legacy will live on through his extensive body of work and the Richard Hunt Legacy Foundation, which aims to promote public awareness of his art.

via Chicago Tribune|

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Renowned Chicago artist Richard Hunt dies at 88, leaving behind a legacy of iconic sculptures

Renowned Chicago artist and sculptor Richard Hunt has passed away at the age of 88. Hunt, known for his iconic "Hero Construction" sculpture at the Art Institute of Chicago, broke barriers through his art and was the first African American visual artist to serve on the National Council on the Arts. His body of work includes major monuments and sculptures honoring figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Hunt's recent sculpture, "The Light of Truth," honoring journalist Ida B. Wells, is the first sculpture in Chicago to honor a Black woman. His legacy will live on through his numerous works displayed throughout the city and his impact on the art world.

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Renowned Sculptor Richard Hunt Passes Away at 88, Leaving a Lasting Legacy

Richard Hunt, a prolific sculptor known for his towering metalwork and contributions to American public art, has passed away at the age of 88. Hunt's career was influenced by attending the funeral of Emmett Till, leading him to experiment with welding and forging discarded materials into art. His sculptures blended classical techniques with self-taught soldering and welding, often using scrap metal and car parts. Over his 70-year career, Hunt created more than 160 pieces of public art, including notable works like "Swing Low" and "Flight Forms." His legacy will continue with the completion of a monument to Emmett Till, a project he was working on before his death.

via The New York Times|

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Remembering Richard Hunt: Chicago's Iconic Sculptor and Equity Advocate

Richard Hunt, an iconic Chicago sculptor and lifelong advocate for equity, has passed away at the age of 88. Hunt, the first African American artist to receive a solo retrospective at New York's Museum of Modern Art, was known for his abstract, welded-metal sculptures that blended industrial-urban elements with natural forms. He created over 160 large-scale public works across the United States and was responsible for 35 pieces in the Chicago area. Hunt's sculptures drew inspiration from nature, African art, and various modern art movements, and often referenced African-American history and Greco-Roman mythology. His legacy includes the installation of his sculpture "Book Bird" at the Obama Presidential Center, which President Barack Obama described as an inspiration and enduring reminder of a remarkable man.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

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