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The article reviews an exhibition featuring the sculpture of Franco-American sculptor, Arman, on view at the Musée de Vence-Fondation Emile Hugues in Vence, France until December 15, 2019.

An interview with Paul Matisse, an artist and inventor who is known for his public space installations and use of interactive art and technology, is presented. He talks about his work the "Meditation Bell," set in the La Coste Sculpture Park in Provence, France. He discusses the influence of his family on his art, and describes his experience growing up in a highly artistic atmosphere.

An interview with French abstract sculptor Bernar Venet is presented. He talks about his two major retrospective exhibitions in September 2018 at the Musée d'art contemporain (MAC) in Lyon and at the Musée d'art moderne et d'art contemporain (MAMAC) in Nice. He considers the periods of 1910-1920 and 1960-1970 as the two richest and most creative times in the art history of the 20th century.

The article features Japanese painter and sculptor Izumi Kato. Topics discussed include description of Kato's sculptures, venues where his paintings and sculptures have been exhibited, and highlights of his show at Perrotin Hong Kong from January 19 to March 17, 2018. It also mentions his educational and career background, and view of Yukie Kamiya, gallery director of the Japan Society in New York, on Kato's work.

The article features Catalan metalworker and modernist sculptor Julio González, who produced some of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso's early Cubist sculptures. Topics discussed include highlights of the exhibition "González, Picasso & Friends" at the Gemeentemuseum in The Hague, Netherlands, curated by Laura Stamps, brief background on the collaboration between González and Picasso, and sculptors who were highly influenced by González's work.

An interview with sculpture Shirazeh Houshiary is presented. When asked about the learning experience of studying art in England, she mention about her involvement with group of new British sculptors. She mention about her exhibition bringing together new painting and sculpture. She comment on the role of language on her work.

The article offers information on the works of sculptor Shih Chieh Huang. Topics discussed include sculpture made by modification of Renaissance style glass chandelier with mixed household electronics titled "Seductive Evolution of Animated Illumination;" mixed media electronic work titled "Nocturne;" and upcoming art exhibition of Huang titled "Reusable Universes" at the Worcester Art Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts on June 24, 2017.

The article features American sculptor Teresita Fernández. Topics cited include the influence of artist Wifredo Lam on her work, her Madison Square Park public commission "Fata Morgana," which is on view through winter of 2016 and the term, ambulatory viewer that is often brought up in reference to her work. Also mentioned is her show that is on view at Lehmann Maupin in New York through December 19, 2015, featuring large sculptures.

An interview with Roselee Goldberg, founder of the Performa biennial is presented. She discusses the 2015 edition of Performa, taking place at venues throughout New York City from November 1-22, 2015. She explains how the themes for each biennials are developed. She says that she was misquoted as saying that painters or photographers or sculptors are performance artists.

The article focuses on British artist and sculptor Mark Wallinger in Great Britain. It presents the various art works created by the artist which depict social class, royalty and nationality, which include "A Real Work of Art," "Ecce Homo" which depict a sculpture of Christ, and "State Britain." Wallinger was also appointed as curator for the exhibition "The Russian Lineman" for the Hayward Gallery in London, England in January 2009.

The article features several plans for architectural artwork, considered unrealizable. Vladimir Tatlin's "Monument to the Third International," is a 1,300-foot-high structure made of glass and steel, which could rotate on three levels. Chris Burden's "Here and There," is made up of three plywood boats, suspended from an electric motor-powered rotating pole. Gabriel Orozco's "Heaven and Hell," is a vernacular of the Ferris wheel whose axis is at ground level.

Features sculpture and painter Yutaka Sone. Description of Sone's paintings; Subjects of his paintings and sculptures; Information on his exhibition at the Aspen Art Museum.

Focuses on the art exhibition "Big Bang," a collection of the works of several contemporary artists, held at the Pompidou Centre in Paris, France. Background on artworks inspired from the film "The Spiral Jetty"; Implications of surrealism for the concept of contemporary art and culture; Description of the artwork of sculptor Aristide Maillol.

Examines the art works of American sculptor David Smith. Characteristic of Smith's sculptures; Personal background; Description of the silver sculpture "Bird."

Focuses on the role of artist Donald Judd in the creation of The Block, a modern art museum in Marfa, Texas. Insights of Donald Judd on minimalism, modern art and space; Works of various painter-sculptors that are on exhibit at the museum; Explanation on the subjects of Judd's works.

An interview with British sculptor Antony Gormley is presented. He discussed how his sculptures are different from statues and his interest in the human body as a place and not a body. He explained about his experience in Buddhist meditation and its impact on his art. Gormley also discussed the idea behind making the art pieces Fruit and Testing a World View.

The article features German-born American painter and sculptor Eva Hesse and her works of art which represent her emotional eloquence and artistic style of language displayed at the Tate Modern gallery in London, England. It looks into Hesse's relative immaturity regarding the realization of her imaginative powers with a clarity that should be considered an inspiration to all artists. It mentions how her sculpture swings between life's light and dark moments and fragility and strength.

The article offers the author's insights on the works and performance of sculptor Ken Price, painter Salvatore Federico, and exhibition curator Ivan Gaskell. The author comments that Price's sculpture are some of the most playful contemporary works he has seen. He mentions that Federico's paintings possess ease of movement, a vital goal of the artist to let viewers continue to explore. He also explores how Gaskell handled the paintings of artist Peter Paul Ruben in an exhibition.

Discusses how British artist Anthony Caro used color and form in his sculpture in the 1960s. Inspiration for the work; Impact on the way in which sculpture was created in the region; Description of the ideas and activity of sculptors working with Caro at the sculpture school of Saint Martin's School of Art in England.

Features sculptor Alexander Calder. Contribution of Calder to twentieth-century sculpture; Family background; Characterization of his works.

Features the work of British sculptor Phillip King, one of Britain. The verve and poetic intensity of his work; Discussion of some of his works, including `Rosebud' and `Genghis Khan.'

The article discusses the relationship of architecture to sculpture and compares the approaches of Donatello and Michelangelo to sculpture. It includes an in-depth analysis of the depth and breadth of Donatello and Michelangelo's sculptures and sculpting techniques, as well as a discussion of the issues' implications for sculpture and art.

The article features artist Giacomo Manzù, as well as the relationship of his works to the crisis in the religious and humanist traditions in sculpture. It claims that the artist was born in the provincial city of Bergamo in Italy in 1908. Among Manzù's works are the "Shulamites," the "Crucifixion," and "Alice Lampugnani."

The article features sculptors Steve Dilworth and Brian Catling. Dilworth creates art by starting with death and working on it outward. Dilworth does not provide a title for his artworks and instead dates and specifies materials used. It mentions that the "Atrium" exhibition of Catling at Neuw Gallerie in Aachen, Germany in 1988 has given him the status of master of signatures and correspondencies.

An interview with Anthony Caro, regarded as Great Britain's most eminent sculptor, is presented. Asked to explain how he became Henry Moore's assistant in 1951, Caro replied that he chose the best modern sculptor in England to work for and came to his house but only started working six months later. He said he tried to get the more creative jobs such as enlarging pieces and never actually used a pointing machine, but a home-made device for establishing points. He denied that Moore, whose family shared tea with him everyday, was autocratic towards him.

The article profiles sculptor Ivor Abrahams. Abrahams recalls experiencing the transforming power of art in his early teenage years. Artistic masterpieces include the cast prevulcanized latex sculpture "Nude Statue on a Lawn", the epoxy resin sculpture "Wall", and the polychromed ceramic stoneware "Effigie du Pays d'Oc".

The article presents an interview with artist James Turrell on his show which was commissioned by the Henry Moore Sculpture Trust in London, England. Turrell explains why "Wedgework" and "Trace Elements" look the way they look, and where the atmosphere, or the feel he is trying to create in these rooms are coming from. He also explains what he meant by "shaping the sky," and why flying for him is like being in the studio.

The article profiles designer-sculptor Thomas Heatherwick in London, England. Heatherwick came from a creative family where in his mother was a bead collector and his father was a musician, who introduced him to architecture and design. It outlines Heatherwick's studio which is comprised of designers, architects and artists, as well as his art education. It highlights Heatherwick's competitive architectural designs including Longchamp's flagship store, the U.K. Pavilion, and the seed cathedral.

The article describes the art of Benny Dröscher, a Danish sculptor, painter, and occasional photographer. It cites elements commonly found in his works, including birds, butterflies, fountains, trees, stone circles and dream catchers. It describes some of his sculptures and paintings, including "With My Head Bent Auspiciously Over the Centre," "Would You Believe if Your Child Confessed to be an Incarnation of Your Late Mother?," and "My Grandma Relied on Endless Source." It asserts that Droscher's art aims to open the perception of the viewer.

This article describes the artworks of Mexican sculptor Martin Soto Climent. His famous works are "Untitled," "Paseo Ensimismado," "Deep Heel 1," "Meeting" and "Object." His other works include "Black Tower: Quiet Moment," "White Horse: Dressed Ball," "Black Bishop: Light Memory" and "White Queen: The Bare Presence." A brief educational and career background on the artist is given.

Features Jim Drain, a knitwork sculptor from Miami, Florida. Description of his artworks; Source of inspiration for his works; Materials used by Drain for his acidic knitwear sculpture; Selection of his works.

Examines the art works of German artist Dieter Roth. Personal background; Subjects of Roth in his art works; Characteristics of Roth's sculptures.

The article offers information related to the works of German sculptor Isa Genzken. It explores the evolution of her sculptural themes which are evident in her exhibitions, depicting various interests and realities. It mentions that her practice has consistently coincided with the changing interests of the contemporary art world.

Highlights the art works of Pablo Picasso as a sculptor. Inspiration behind his first sculpture Mask of a Picador with a Broken Nose; Features of his sculptures; Still-life sculptures of Picasso; Potential reason behind the appeal of still life to Picasso.

The article reviews the exhibition "Chasing Rainbows" at the Galerie Perrotin in Paris, France from January 10-February 24, 2018, which features artworks by artist Josh Sperling.

The article reviews the sculpture exhibition "John Creten: Sunrise/Sunset," featuring works by Johan Creten, at the Galerie Perrotin in Paris, France from January 10 to March 10, 2018.

Expresses an opinion on the art work of sculptor Charles Ray. Characterization of Ray's sculpture; Background in the field of art; Social issues addressed in his work.

Focuses on several sculptures and artworks of Romanian artist Constantin Brancusi. Difference of Brancusi to artist Eugene Ionesco and philosopher Emil Cioran; Childhood background of Brancusi in Wallachia, Romania; Description of his 1908 sculpture "The Kiss"; Representation of the things that influenced his artistry during his childhood; Qualities of Brancusi that made him Romania's greatest visual artist.

An interview with Spanish Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida is presented. Chillida, who trained as an architect, believes that architects can learn from sculptor since both have the same roots. Chillida emphasized the importance of the physical qualities of specific materials to him and spoke of a mission underlying his work. For Chillida, who also spoke about his dream of carving a mountain, drawing is a deep process separate from sculpture which prepares the approach of the form and that physical touch is essential when making sculpture.

An interview with sculptor Glynn Williams is presented. He talks about his scheduled retrospective exhibition at the Margam Park in Wales in July 1992. He discusses the relationship between a painting and a sculpture. He examines the possibility of returning to doing non-figurative abstraction again. He presents his feeling about the criticism of Peter Fuller on his works.

The article focuses on British sculptor Anthony Caro. It highlights Caro's views about teaching sculpture and his involvement at Saint Martin's School of Art in London, England and at the Triangle Workshop in New York State. It discusses Caro's repudiation of sculptural dogmatic, and on how he encourages a reflective and critical approach to what an artist is doing. The article details Caro's educational practice, and shows how it exemplified much of what is valuable in the liberal tradition of education.

An interview with Irish surrealist sculptor F. E. McWilliam is presented. His opinion about working in series and therefore being repetitive is expressed. His meeting with Constantin Brancusi in Paris, France is described. The significance of his relationship with contemporary artists such as Kenneth Armitage, Bryan Wynter and Roger Hilton is established.

The article offers information on the sculptor Tony Matelli, which mention about the placement of his monumental sculpture titled "Hermes" at the lawn of Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Connecticut through October 6, 2017.

The article reports on the approach of painter Hannah Barry in managing to take a group of young painter and sculptors in his gallery to Venice Peckham Pavilion or the regular two-person shows in Great Britain. It mentions that Barry who is recognized as British art most important figures developed a practice-based on total immersion to deal with the problem on fresh talent. Barry states that the function of the gallery is to really work on the best to present the essence of the work.

The article focuses on sculptor Steve Claydon. His exhibition titled "Fear of Planet" at Hotel gallery in London, England featured sculptures which appeared as relics of a lost civilization like "Benign Tumour (Doonesbury Head)," a combination of Renato Bertelli's "Head of Mussolini" and Gary Trudeau's popular cartoon. In the poster "Low Pixel," he inversed an angst-ridden sculpture made by Chares Sargeant Jagger.

The article offers a look at the art scene in Valencia, Spain. The Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno is the highly regarded Institute of Modern Art in town. The spacious, light-filled galleries of the facility contains half a dozen exhibitions at a time. The main focus of the permanent collection is devoted to sculptor Julio Gonzalez.

The article reviews the art exhibition "Proposal for White and Indian Dead Monument Transpositions, Washington, D.C.," by sculptor Sam Durant at the Paula Cooper Gallery in New York from September 23 to October 29, 2005.

The article features sculptor Matthew Ronay. His art exhibition held at Marc Foxx in Los Angeles, California aims to suggest or to provoke thought and associations in viewers' mind. He commends the works of artist Matthew Barney. The artist believes that earth, wind and fire are the potent means of self-assertion and that love and fantasy could improve social, economic and political privileges.

Presents information on Marc Quinn's sculpture "Alison Lapper Pregnant," displayed at the Trafalgar Square in London, England. Implications of the sculpture for the concept of female heroism; Background on his model Alison Lapper; Qualities of the artwork.

The article profiles American painter John Currin and sculptor W. C. Westermann. It mentions that Currin's artworks have lost the sense of passion, and critics have criticized his paintings as a style of his own. It states that Westermann's organic art is an evolution of figural expressionism which has characterised the American art of the 1920s and the 1930s.