Anish Kapoor

Anish Kapoor is a rather interesting artist. I actually have experienced his art when I went to Chicago and saw "The Bean".

Despite the fact I normally am not a fan of abstract public displays-nothing against them they're just not my style. But I found his art very interesting to look at and creative.

Morisol Escobar-or simply Marisol-is a rather interesting artist. Despite this I am not a huge fan of her work. I respect it of course but it just isn't my "type". Something about the boxy-ness puts me off.
 

Ice is nice

Since it is the holiday season and winter is upon us, I thought I would share some of my favourite type of sculpture, that being ice sculpture.
Ice sculpting is actually fairly popular around the world and festivals are held to display the different types people come up with.

 

Even still as you can see by the picture above, some people go the extra mile and create gorgeous Ice Palaces that you can actually stay in like this one from Canada based off of "Frozen"

The Green Hippo

 I've always loved this green hippo. He can be found at the RISD museum in the ancient Egypt exhibit. There are different variations on the hippo as they are often found in tombs, sometimes with direct contact next to the mummy. Apparently the hippo's legs were broken off to restrict it's movements in the afterlife. It's themes are likely to represent it's natural habitat and the Nile and the waters belonging to the god Nu. Suggesting the themes of life and rebirth.   

The Spider Lady

Louise Bourgeois-Dec. 15, 1911-May 31, 2010 Renowned sculptor and one of the most important artists in modern and contemporary art. Because of her famous giant sculpture  she has been nicknamed "The Spiderwoman"

Maman-the famous sculpture

Alberto Giacometti-Oct. 10, 1901-Jan. 11, 1966 was a Swiss Sculptor
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Constantin Brancusi Feb. 19, 1876-Mar. 16, 1957 A Romanian sculptor/painter who made a carrier for himself in France. Called a pioneer of modernism. Also the patriarch of modern sculpture.