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Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Richard Serra, a renowned sculptor known for his monumental metal sculptures, passed away at 85. Born in San Francisco, Serra's work with industrial materials, especially metal, earned him international acclaim. His art, characterized by ambition and vision, has left a lasting impact on the art world, with his sculptures displayed in various prominent locations worldwide.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HuffPost
Famed American sculptor Richard Serra, known for his large-scale steel structures and considered one of his generation’s most preeminent sculptors, has died at the age of 85. Serra, known as the "poet of iron," gained public attention in 1981 with his controversial sculpture "Tilted Arc." His works, often welded in Cor-Ten steel, have been installed in landscapes and included in the collections of museums across the world. Serra's death was confirmed by his lawyer, and he is remembered for his significant contributions to the art world.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Famed American sculptor Richard Serra, known for his large-scale steel structures and considered one of his generation’s most preeminent sculptors, has passed away at the age of 85. His work, including monumental arcs, spirals, and ellipses, gained public attention in the 1980s, and he was closely associated with the minimalist movement. Serra's sculptures, often made of Cor-Ten steel, have been installed in landscapes and are included in museum collections worldwide.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
Richard Serra, acclaimed as one of the "world’s greatest sculptors", has passed away at the age of 85. Known for his large-scale outdoor artwork using curving walls of rusting steel, Serra's legacy includes site-specific sculptures across the world. His controversial 1981 installation, "Tilted Arc", sparked backlash but solidified his place in the New York art scene. Serra's work continued to provoke and inspire, with his last major project being the installation of four 50ft steel towers in the Qatari desert in 2014.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Richard Serra, the influential sculptor known for his massive and controversial steel installations, has died at 85. His sculptures, which redefined the nature of the art form, often sparked debate and criticism. Serra's work focused on organizing space and challenging preconceived notions. Despite facing opposition, his pieces are now held in esteemed art collections worldwide. Serra's legacy leaves a lasting impact on the art world.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Famed American sculptor Richard Serra, known for his large-scale steel structures and considered one of his generation's most preeminent sculptors, has died at the age of 85. His work, including monumental arcs, spirals, and ellipses, gained attention in the 1980s, and he was closely identified with the minimalist movement. Serra's sculptures are now dotted across the world, and he was hailed as "beyond doubt the most important living sculptor" by an exhibition organizer.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Richard Serra, the renowned sculptor known for his monumental steel works that redefined the scale and physical intimacy of sculpture, has passed away at the age of 85. His massive forms, resembling ancient temples or sacred sites, created mystical effects through their leaning, curving, and circling walls, requiring viewers to walk through and around them for a complete experience. Serra's innovative use of cold rolled steel plates, typically used for ship hulls, resulted in immense and inscrutable forms that had to be moved with cranes and required permits to cross bridges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Chicago Tribune
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLS-TV
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Chicago Sun-Times
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Sculptor Jesse Darling has been awarded the prestigious Turner Prize for their innovative work that transforms everyday objects into something entirely new. The artist, known for their scrappy installations, was praised for their ability to evoke a society on the brink of collapse through their manipulation of banal items. Darling beat out three other nominees, including Barbara Walker and Ghislaine Leung, and will receive a prize of £25,000.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Financial Times
Hedge fund Sculptor has agreed to a $639 million takeover by Rithm Capital.