Richard Serra with his sculpture "Promenade" (2006) at the Grand Palais, Paris in 2008 (Detail)
Photo: Kai Jüenemann, Courtesy of Gagosian. © 2024 Richard Serra/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Legendary Artist Richard Serra Dies at 85
One of his generation’s leading sculptors, the American artist was celebrated for his monumental steel installations that explored notions of weight and scale
Richard Serra, one of the greatest sculptors of the 20th and 21st centuries, passed away on March 26 at his home in Orient, New York. He was 85. Celebrated for his monumental, immersive environments crafted with steel, his spirals, stacks, and columns explored notions of weight and scale in a dazzling new way. Eliciting an often mystical and profound sensation from viewers, Serra’s work had the gravitas of ancient and sacred sites. As well as sculpture, Serra produced drawings throughout his lifetime, revealing his fascinating process and skill as a draughtsman.
Below, see how the art world has commemorated his life and work.
Cover: Richard Serra with his sculpture "Promenade" (2006) at the Grand Palais, Paris in 2008 (Detail)
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