A sculpture of a Black woman in Times Square raises an important question.
Controversial Statue in Times Square For years, we’ve been warned about the damaging stereotypes surrounding the image of an angry black woman. Imagine my surprise, then, upon discovering a 12-foot bronze statue in Times Square depicting such a figure. My immediate reaction? “Did white supremacists commission this?” Surprisingly, the answer is no. However, this statue […]
12-Foot Sculpture of Curvy Black Woman Adorns Times Square
After the installation of a statue purported to represent a “plus-size black woman” in Times Square, social media reaction has been mixed. A new 12-foot bronze sculpture titled “It is grounded by a star” has been unveiled in Duffy Square. Created by artist Thomas J. Price, its meaning invites various interpretations. According to the description […]
California nude woman sculpture sparks reaction after public unveiling in San Francisco
The 45-foot statue of a naked woman is the latest and tallest statue of San Francisco's Embalcadero Plaza. The artwork entitled “R-Evolution” was presented in Music, Light and Performance Art on Thursday. Designed to glow at night and appear to “breath” through an internal motor, this statue was meant to represent strength and compassion. Instead, […]
Killed birds, rotting sculpture and a PM’s execution: the Pakistani artists who defied a dictator | Exhibitions
TGeneral Zia-ul-Haq's 11-year religious dictatorship deeply shaped Pakistani art. After the general's successful coup in 1977, his regime imposed martial law, trampled on women's rights, implemented strict censorship, and imposed severe restrictions on artistic expression. The abstract painting “The Rise of Man'' by Quds Mirza was inspired by the controversial trial and hanging of democratically […]
7,000-year-old sculpture resembling an alien creature discovered
Archaeologists unearthed something from another world. A mysterious clay figurine dating back 7,000 years was recently discovered in the Arabian Gulf. It bears a striking resemblance to modern depictions of aliens visiting Earth. Researchers at Bala 1, a prehistoric site in northern Kuwait, described the artifact as a “small, elaborate head with upturned eyes, a […]
‘He saw how architecture and sculpture could coexist’: why Greece fell in love with Henry Moore | Henry Moore
TA monumental sculpture by Henry Moore stands like a modern-day sentinel through the massive windows of an Art Deco villa flooded with natural light on a slope in central Athens. This is a setting that the great British sculptors of the 20th century would no doubt have approved of. Against the backdrop of trees and […]
‘A memorial to humanity’: Washington DC’s monumental first world war sculpture | Art and design
The creator of the 60-foot-long bronze sculpture is World War I Memorial We are soldiers of peace in Washington DC. “No one hates war as much as I do,” says the sculptor. Sabine Howardwho released his contemporary masterpiece earlier this month, said: “The people caught in the crossfire of war are innocent bystanders. They are […]
Life size ‘nail’ sculpture of former President Trump unveiled at assassination attempt site
Butler, Pennsylvania – Butler, Pennsylvania – After former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt here, local artist Bill Secunda not only called him “pretty tough,” but also created a life-sized sculpture to drive the quote home. Inspired by Trump’s actions — raising his fist and encouraging rallygoers to “fight, fight, fight” just after an […]
Burning Man massive ‘antisemitic’ pro-Palestine sculpture
The Burning Man festival has removed a giant pro-Palestinian sculpture from the list of art installations scheduled to be displayed at the festival. A big gathering this summer. More than 1,000 people I signed the online petition Organizers are demanding the removal of an 8-foot-by-14-foot fiberglass watermelon titled “From River to Sea” that was previously […]
‘Is this an image of a sculpture or an invitation to a sexual encounter?’: Esteban Kuriel’s best phone picture | Photography
“My former mentor Elinor Carlucci recommends taking photos every day as a kind of training for the photographic mind,” says Esteban Curiel. On that day, Kriel was staying at London’s St. Ermin’s Hotel and visiting the Sir John Soane Museum, which houses a collection of Greek, Roman and Egyptian figurative sculpture. “Inspired by the fragmented […]