Sculpture

May 13, 2026

A Rare Presentation of Leonora Carrington’s Surrealist Sculptures Have Landed in New York

Leonora Carrington was primarily celebrated as a surrealist painter and novelist by the time she died in 2011 at the age of 94. But, as a new exhibition at New York’s L’Space Gallery reveals, the British-born artist was an equally adept sculptor. Across several bronze sculptures, intricate golden jewelry, and even an interactive tarot reading booth, the show, which is aptly titled Shape of Dreams, seeks to unveil a new dimension to Carrington’s practice.

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April 26, 2026

Discover the Story Behind Rodin’s Monumental ‘Thinker’ Sculpture at the Legion of Honor Museum

Visitors to the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco are welcomed by a monumental, 6-foot-tall bronze cast of The Thinker, one of French artist Auguste Rodin’s most iconic works. Positioned in the museum’s Court of Honor, the sculpture is a striking focal point within an institution founded to showcase a celebrated collection of Rodin’s art. The original Thinker was sculpted by Rodin around 1880-1881.

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April 6, 2026

Artist Fashions Cardboard Into Incredible Sculptures Inspired by Family and the Chinese Community

For many of us, cardboard is something we give little thought to. Once it’s served its purpose, it’s time to recycle it. But not for artist Warren King. He works with the ubiquitous material and creates incredible sculptures of figures, often inspired by his family history. The three-dimensional pieces feature free-standing people, busts, and relief sculptures, each telling a story.

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