"Renowned Sculptor Richard Serra Passes Away at 85"
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.