Circle Of Animals/Zodiac Heads

Ai Weiwei – Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads. Phillips Auction, New York.  The artist did extensive research to replicate the zodiac heads (this time with gold coating) that were looted in 1860 by British and French soldiers from imperial palace complex outside Beijing towards the end of the Opium Wars.  They were originally part of a… Continue reading Circle Of Animals/Zodiac Heads

Artist Pedro Reyes 

Pedro Reyes first solo exhibition at Lisson Gallery, New York showcases a diverse collection by the Mexican born artist.  Sculptures are made from volcanic stone, marble and concrete surrounded by over 150 works on paper. Reyes choose the volcanic stone due to its major role in shaping Mexico’s landscape and Mexican’s use of it for… Continue reading Artist Pedro Reyes