Sculpture

May 21, 2026

Ceramic Shards Repurposed Into Monumental Mosaic Vases Explore the Korean Diaspora

During one of her trips to Korea, Jean Shin met with several ceramic artists in their studios. But, during these visits, she made an unexpected discovery: many studios harbored mounds of discarded shards in their back rooms. As she scanned these piles, the artist quickly realized that the remnants had come from finished ceramic vases that potters destroyed due to minor imperfections. She also realized that the shards could be reborn.

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May 18, 2026

Patterned Glass Box Makes Encased Flower Bouquet Look Like an Impressionist Painting From Every Angle

Whether stained or textured, colored or shaped, glass boasts a magical ability, one that can elevate and warp spaces, objects, and surfaces alike. That notion is at the heart of Marius Boekhorst’s newest solo exhibition at Emanuele Catellani Contemporary (ECC), a by-appointment art advisory and curatorial studio based in Chieri, Italy. The showcase revolves around Violet, a sculpture that cleverly combines a patterned glass case with a lush bouquet of flowers.

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May 5, 2026

20-Year-Old Artist’s Surreal Sculptures Blur the Line Between Human and Machine

At just 20 years old,  Yanran Chen (aka Chloe Chen) is already building an expansive artistic universe, one where sculpture becomes a vessel for identity and the uncanny. Best known for her dreamy, manga-inflected visual language, the rising Chinese artist extends her practice beyond illustration into sculptural works that feel both futuristic and deeply human.

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April 26, 2026

88-Year-Old “Father of a Lost Technique” Exhibits Over 60 Years’ Worth of Amazing Glass Art

After almost 300 years, Kosta Boda has undoubtedly mastered the art of glass. For centuries, the Swedish heritage brand has deftly combined tradition and innovation, producing glassware firmly rooted within Scandinavian design principles. But at the center of Kosta Boda’s contemporary success is Bertil Vallien. Now, the 88-year-old artist has come all the way from Sweden to Brooklyn for his latest solo exhibition, offering us a glimpse into his decades-long practice.

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