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Sculptor

Richard Serra, born on November 2, 1939, is a renowned contemporary sculptor from the United States. His works, characterized by large metal plates, are known for their striking visual impact and expressive power in space.

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Famous Richard Serra Quotes

“Most of what you see in architecture are watered-down ideas of sculptors who have come before.”

Ideas Architecture Sculptors

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“I consider space to be a material. The articulation of space has come to take precedence over other concerns. I attempt to use sculptural form to make space distinct.”

Use Form Space Materials Concern Considering Sculpture Attempting Minimalism Distinctive Sculptors Precedence Articulation Sculpting

Book:Richard Serra Sculpture: Forty Years

Source: Richard Serra Sculpture: Forty Years

“I was in analysis and I told my analyst I wanted to be the best sculptor in the world and he said, 'Richard, calm down.'”

World Said Wanted Calm Analysis Being The Best Sculptors Analysts Calm Down

Author:Richard Serra

About the Author

Born: November 2, 1939
Known for: Sculptor
Quotes: 36

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Richard Serra, Interviews, Etc., 1970-1980Related source material

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Richard Serra Sculpture: Forty YearsRelated source material

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