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Man on Fire (1969–70), an early— and unmistakably iconic —sculpture by the late American artist Luis Jiménez, is a work of art that embodies raw power, cultural memory, and the turbulent politics of its time . Standing nearly seven-and-a-half feet tall and cast in brilliantly painted fiberglass, this blazing figure demands your attention. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Luis Jiménez, Man on Fire
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If you’re a fan of the action role-playing game Cyberpunk 2077 — and the undeniable charisma of Keanu Reeves, this 1/4 scale Johnny Silverhand Statue is a must-have centerpiece for your collection. Crafted with precision and passion by PureArts Studio, this high-end collectible not only captures the essence of the character — it nails Keanu Reeves’ likeness with stunning precision.
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The artwork Siren (Kate) (2008) by Marc Quinn is a striking and well-known sculpture, depicting supermodel Kate Moss in an unusual, contorted yoga pose — legs and arms twisted around her head. It’s part of Quinn’s exploration of beauty, celebrity, and contemporary idolatry. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Marc Quinn, Siren (Kate)
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This bronze figure of Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince) appeared in 2023 on New York City’s 5th Avenue, near Central Park on a low wall in the garden of the Payne Whitney Mansion, which houses the Villa Albertine, the cultural center of the French Embassy. This statue is based on the beloved character from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s 1943 novella, which is one of the most translated and best-selling books in the world, though I have never read it.
Continue reading The Little Prince Bronze Statue on 5th Avenue
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Because the artwork changes only once every eighteen months or so, I never feel too lazy when it takes me six months to visit the latest monumental piece of public art exhibited on the High Line Plinth. I mean, it’s not going anywhere any time soon. The fourth High Line Plinth commission (I skipped covering the second one because it was so crappy), is by Colombian-born artist Iván Argote and it’s called Dinosaur (2024). Let’s take a closer look!
Continue reading Dinosaur: Monumental Pigeon Statue on the High Line Plinth