Tag: sculpture
Rodin is coming to the High: Here’s what to know about the exhibit
If you’ve ever wanted to see The Thinker or The Kiss in person, now’s your chance—Rodin in the United States: Confronting the Modern runs October 21 through January 15 at Atlanta's High Museum of Art. Here's how the exhibit came together and what you'll see there.
Atlanta sculptor Tom Williams remains loyal to his imagination
Reddish brown sawdust blankets every surface in sculptor Tom Williams’s home studio in Chamblee. Drawers brim with dozens of carving tools—collected during his 50-year career as a working artist.
This impressive oak sculpture weaves its way through the renovated Alliance Theatre
After more than 100 world premieres, the Alliance Theatre was overdue for its first major renovation. In June 2017, crews began the Midtown venue’s $32-million makeover, which opened this January.
Georgia Capitol’s Martin Luther King Jr. statue unveiled on 54th anniversary of “I Have a Dream”
"This day was no accident," said Bernice King. "[The dedication] had to happen at this day, at this time, with everything that's happening in this nation because once again Martin Luther King Jr. is providing a sense of direction as we deal with the current controversial climate."
Midtown’s Rockspinner has been replaced. Meet Autoeater.
We almost shed a tear when we learned that, after three years, Midtown's beloved Rockspinner sculpture was leaving town. But Midtown Alliance recently installed its replacement: Autoeater.
A giant stainless steel falcon is rising up in front of Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The largest free-standing bird sculpture in the world is about to rise up in front of the Atlanta Falcons' new home: Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
These whimsical animal sculptures at the Roswell library are up for national grant
Atlanta sculptor Chris Condon's whimsical library installation is up for a national grant—determined by popular vote!
What is that new sculpture outside 230 Peachtree?
We asked passersby what they think Belle, the new sculpture outside John Portman's newly remodeled 230 Peachtree, looks like.
Atlanta artist Tristan al-Haddad makes a statement on healthy cities at MODA
“Creator extraordinaire—with an exclamation point!” That’s how artist Tristan al-Haddad describes himself. His most recent work for the Museum of Design Atlanta is “Metro-Poly,” part of the larger “Design for Healthy Living” exhibit.
Chris Condon’s nature-inspired sculpture is an homage to Georgia’s landscape
The Atlanta-based artist on what influences and inspires him, his most challenging project, and the high points of his career