This week in the art world, monumental sculptures by Anish Kapoor, Barbara Hepworth, and Georg Baselitz are drawing attention in galleries and auction houses. Kapoor's latest reflective works are on display at a London gallery, while Hepworth's iconic pierced forms are featured in a retrospective. Baselitz's inverted figures are also part of a major exhibition.
Anish Kapoor's New Works
Anish Kapoor presents a series of large-scale sculptures at Lisson Gallery in London. The exhibition, titled 'Mirror Mirror,' explores themes of perception and space using polished stainless steel. Kapoor's signature concave mirrors distort reflections, inviting viewers to question reality.
Barbara Hepworth Retrospective
The Hepworth Wakefield museum is hosting a comprehensive retrospective of Barbara Hepworth's career. The exhibition includes over 100 works, from early carvings to later bronze castings. Hepworth's abstract forms, often pierced with holes, emphasize the relationship between solid and void.
Baselitz at the Royal Academy
Georg Baselitz's exhibition 'Sculpture' at the Royal Academy of Arts showcases his distinctive approach to figurative sculpture. Baselitz's works, often displayed upside down, challenge traditional perspectives. The show includes pieces from the 1980s to the present.
Market Highlights
In the auction world, a rare Hepworth bronze is expected to fetch up to £5 million at Sotheby's. Kapoor's smaller works are also attracting bids. Meanwhile, Baselitz's influence on contemporary sculpture is being recognized with increasing market demand.
- Kapoor exhibition at Lisson Gallery, London, through July 10
- Hepworth retrospective at The Hepworth Wakefield until September 5
- Baselitz at Royal Academy of Arts, London, until August 15
These exhibitions underscore the enduring power of sculpture to engage and provoke. Whether through Kapoor's illusions, Hepworth's organic forms, or Baselitz's inversions, each artist offers a unique vision of three-dimensional art.
