Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder. Though many artists could arguably fit on this list, the sculpture I enjoyed the most was that of the Neglected Golden Retriever on your right. Inspiring and adorable life imitating art.
Many artist in this list are sculptors in the broadest of terms, and only couple of them can be described as sculptors, but in a broader sense, it is a nice list of conceptual/site specific/instalation/ready made artists.
Hi Petar, I agree 100%. We discussed this as well because we are also preparing a list op the top installation artists and conceptual artists, and these lists overlap strongly with this video. Thank you for tuning in!
Hi Joly, thank you for tuning in. For Brancusi, the same reason applies as for Moore and you kind of mentioned it already in your comment. He is a modern sculptor, whereas in this video we discuss contemporary sculpture. But yes, Brancusi, Rodin, Moore, they are the godfathers of Modern Sculpture
Interestingly, it seems conceptual sculpture created by industrial methods seems to dominate what is sculpture today reducing the sculptor to a conceptualist designer working directing artisans or laborers.
Without African abstraction, there would be no birth of modern art, no Picasso or Brancusi. Black people all over the world are still making ground break art even if it is not recognized. Me included gdi
Excellent survey of famous sculptors, the placing of Beuys at the top of the list made me smile. His conceptual work in all facets of his life, and his assertion that everyone is an artist, has been an endless source of inspiration for my work as a teaching artist. Perhaps a video can be made which lists a lesser known and more diverse group of sculptors. Thanks!
Many undisputable names (Bourgeois, Serra, Kapoor, Koons, Cragg, Kusama, Wei Wei, etc), some not so much of an unanimity. Christo, Gormley, Rachel Whiteread, Ernesto Neto, Jaume Plensa should have found a place in the list. Martin Puryear too. I don´t understand why Beuys is listed, for the reason stated Damien Hirst would have fit in better. I don´t know if Calder and Donald Judd are not considered contemporary enough, they were both sufficiently influential to make it. As usual a very Germano-centric selection, and I know it is not intentional but that is how it comes across. Thank you very much anyway, it is a thoughtful selection and it is always interesting to compare viewpoints.
Hi there, thank you so much for tuning in and for your interesting comment. Beuys is a difficult call indeed, Calder and Judd are contemporary enough but did not make the cut. The algorithm is ruthless, but very consistent in making these top 20 lists. Thank you for the comment and looking forward to chat once again in a future video. We are currently producing a video on the top 20 fine art photography artists, so stay tuned! Have a great day. All my best, Julien
Great video - perhaps my ignorance but several are new on me. As revealing for who is not on the list as who is…..since you include some who were active in the mid C20 and who died in the 70s or 80s, begs the question why no Jannis Kounellis or Mario Merz? (To name but two from what could otherwise be a very long list!) 😁
Hi there Chris, thank you so much for tuning in and for reaching out in the comments. Great question and two iconic artists for sure! They aren't included because they simply did not make the top 20. And indeed, it would a very long list if would include all influential sculptors. Jannis Kounellis is one of my favorite artists alongside his colleague Jan Vercruysse. Simply stunning sculptures. Best wishes from Belgium!
Don't wanna be so mean or rude but I must say that I'm really looking forward to what the new generations will bring. Though I can't deny that most of these sculptors DO have a sense of proportions and know how to enhance the space to amplify the viewer's experience, I can't but feel such dullness when looking at most of their artpieces. Even wonder if the future generations will be able to consider them "art pieces" if one of those goes unknown and unrecord.
Hi Mark, indeed. Christo & Jeanne-Claude did not make the top section of the ranking. I would also say their works are more interventions/in-situ installations than 'sculptures', however the distinction between both is very often unclear. Thank you so much for tuning in and for adding Christo & Jeanne-Claude to the discussion!
Thanks for making this great video 👍👍, very inspiring. May i ask ?🙏🙏 what the parameter of this rank of the sculptor, it's use a price of they work? Or something else...thks so much 🙏🙏
Hi Rully, thank you for tuning in and for your kind words. Of course, a very good and important question. The algorithm uses various parameters, think of solo and/or group shows at major institutions, featuring in renowned public collections, auction results, gallery representation, exposure in art publications, or participating in major art events and biennials.
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I loved the video and the selected artists. Serra and Weiwei could not be left out. I'm already following you on Instagram. Thank you, from Brasil. 💛👍🏼
Sculpture has always fascinated me due to it’s curiously inventive ways to place itself with out a stand. In future when we occupy outer space with it’s zero gravity- sculpture will at last be free!
She did didn't she 😅 But I am not sure she's all to excited about preserving animal corpses in formaldehyde... Thank you so much for tuning in, greeting from both me & Perrier (retriever)
Have you done anything on Jean Dubuffet, French, (1901-1985) Large Scale Sculptures? Which Large Scale Sculptors would you compare his Large Scale works too?
Great sculptor indeed, I certainly have enjoyed his work. I wouldn't compare his work with too many artists in fact, his visual language is very original!
I would love to hear opinions by Michelangelo, Carpeaux, and Rodin about what passes for modern day "sculpture". When shown a Jeff Koons, they would just give you an angry look as if to say "stop wasting my time".
The problem is you're not comparing apples with apples. Contemporary art is intrinsically connected to the Globalized postmodern world culture we are currently living in. The entire purpose of art has changed over the centuries. The great masters of the past are even 're-contextualized' and reinterpreted by our present-day gaze. Art will continue to evolve and shift as civilization changes over time. It is true that aesthetics (and the pursuit of beauty) is not a driving factor in high contemporary art - but whether we like it or not, this art says a great deal about the values, concerns, and attitudes of our time ...and will stand as a reflection of our 21st century culture (good or bad) in centuries to come.
@@modfus Ok fine, then let's please stop calling this modern crap "sculpture". They didn't sculpt any materials, and would fail miserably if they tried. It certainly does not require a skilled talented capable artist to make these things, only someone well-positioned with funding to afford the fabrication by others, and some bad ideas. Mostly what has changed is that artists have become increasingly untalented at an alarming pace.
@@KpxUrz5745 capitalism eating art alive. Leading to these ridiculous lists of "sculptors". Seeing Hirst's work in real life gives me no feeling other than meh
@@chompers11 Yes. No matter how much money a Hirst, or a Koons, or any of these jokers sell things for, to me none of them are even artists. They are just makers of flashy products to sell, and have been amongst the small percentage who somehow got elevated in the marketplace. I wouldn't want to be one of them, and have my entire artistic career evaporate into nothing as soon as the marketplace changes tune. They have no actual artistic talent. Furthermore, many of these guys (Koons for instance) probably do not even physically touch any aspect of the materials to make these products. They hire it out to big pricey foundries. It is hard to respect "art" never created by the so-called "artist"!
Thanks for making this interesting video of "most popular"contemporary sculptors. I almost did not make it past the first image of one of Koon's ballon animals, Having kept my breakfast down I found some of these sculptors interesting. Starting with an idea and making a material composition to respond is the basis for conceptual sculpture and it needs no justification. Some of us occaisionally find these works interesting in how the form and materials merge to produce an engaging sculpture in form and texture if not the "idea" behind it. Others still are enamored of the approach exemplified by Noguchi of interacting wiith the material and seeing what happens from that action. While there is no bright line between these approaches contemporary and modern by and large fall on either side of this distinction. There is a timeless aspect to human experience that falls outside of social and political considerations and comment that is rather more fully captured in modern sculpture. Perhaps this is fading in importance in the world of sculptors making things for museums and wealthy collectors. I wonder what will be said of all this in 200 years.
Dear Robert, happy you made it past the Koons Balloon Dog thumbnail. Very interesting comment, thank you for adding it here in the discussion in the comments. In this context, what sculptor do you believe will stand the test of time? Thank you for tuning in
The descriptions of these artists is pretentious but you went out of your way to make sure your comment topped that😂 funny to see people criticize a balloon animal knowing full well they couldn't create one themselves. Sit down, you're way too full of yourself
@@robertspies4695 it's strange criteria to respect the skills that it takes to create something? But it's not a strange reaction to vomit at the site of art? 😂 full....of....yourself
Hi Jose, thank you for tuning in. Your comments answer your question. This list consists of sculptors today - living sculptors. Giacometti is without any one of the most influential sculptors in recent history
@@contemporaryartissue welcome. Its a difficult effort to explain and enjoy contemporary art. I tend to avoid it because I do have depression I treat so most the time I find the whole matter depressing and also wonder precisely who chooses these contenders and why from the vast artwork out there to be seen over the last 60 years or so? One must be a fan or just not a fan much at all and I usually think in gray….very ooen minded until Im just not! So here I was watching this and trying to understand and modify my opinions with some education which helps only a little. Thanks for your effort anyway! The wow factor they are seeking in their art work in too many cases is ridiculousness, incredulousness, undesirable….( like would i want that on display on my home or in my garden?) so my depression speaks to me and says our world is falling down… i dont want art that reminds me of how things are…..why not how things would want to be given better choices. So …..sure…provacative stuff. Mostly a game though. I liked the engineered smooth sculpture person. I bet that was more impressive in person.
@@cynthiamarston2208 Most of these works are indeed not made to stand in your living room or garden, but are destined to be seen in a museum or a sterile environment such as an art gallery. But no need to feel depressed, there is enough different sorts of art out there for everybody to find something they admire 🙂
I have to keep revisiting this stuff they are so concisely packed unpacking them; is like dismantling an atom bomb with toothpicks. One needs to be clear absolutely clear not only as to the artist intention but the intention of contemporary art. Even then conclusions are difficult. Darn thing blows up just when I stick that toothpick right there…
Hi Tom, thank you for tuning in. Great suggestion, but David Cerny was not included in the 'top results' of our contemporary sculpture survey. Great artist nevertheless!
It`s a good video to start with, a big thank you for the idea and implementation. Congratulations, but the missing names are far too big, and your reply to #gstavella below is so frail that it vaporizes your achievement up there. I think your video needs a `fix-up` revision that must include the obvious omissions of Christo & Jeanne-Claude, Calder, and Moore. Best regards, looking forward to more videos👏👏👏
Hi Atila, thank you for reaching out in the comments and thank you for the kind words. Christo & Jeanne-Claude indeed did not make the top section of the ranking, even though it was close. I would also say their works are more interventions/in-situ installations than 'sculptures', however the distinction between both is very often unclear. Calder & Moore are sculptors pur sang, but sadly did not make the top 20. A selection of 50 artists would be quite a stretch to make a video of, but I am sure it would still be stacked with top notch artists. Thank you for tuning in, greetings from Belgium and happy to get in touch again in a new video soon!
This video takes on sculptors today-naturally excluding Giacometti, who passed away almost 60 years ago. But nevertheless, his influence is still tangible in this list.
The art world is really out of touch. Do you really think we are all stupid? You all love to talk about it but none of the rubbish you've shown can speak for itself. I sincerely hope you'll all be unmasked sonner than later.
Great recital, thank you for sharing here! Sadly they did not make the top 20. Maybe we should make a top 50 instead! Thank you for tuning in and best wishes from Belgium
@@gstavella Of course Bourgeois only past away in 2010, Giacometti in 1966. The first is a true contemporary sculptor whereas the latter is modern sculptor.
@@contemporaryartissue Understood. But to that point, Christo died in 2020 and his last work was installed just last year. Whereas Bourgeois seemed to have stopped sculpting almost 20 years before. Im not comparing the merits of these two artists (which could be cool though), but wondering how you differentiate contemporary vs modern: two words that are usually synonymous, using ‘objective career facts.” And please understand I am not critical, just curious. Thanks
I can agree with you. However I believe Stella was most influential as a painter, examining the fading distinction between the painting is an object or as a sculpture. Thank you for tuning in and for sharing Stella to the debate in the comments
Hahaha, amusing. I don't even consider Stella much of a painter, much less a sculptor. And you won't take my word for it, but you should. I know ALL about Stella. Very little talent and artistry there. More of a businessman. His relief wall hangings (part painting and part relief shapes) are a total disaster artistically. Just a confused mess, revealing a confused mind. I give zero credibility to the prices in the marketplace.
The emperor has no close !! 95% of Modern and Contemporary conceptual art Is rubbish! Most Blue Chip and Investment Grade Modern and Contemporary Art can be analogized by the IDIA PUSHED ! " If you repeat a lie loud enough and long enough people will start believing it"Yes Anything can be Art, "But" ! The Value behind that art is the problem, the powers behind the art world that assigs arbitrarily $$$$$ Value based on the most outlandish of ideas of what "YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT THAT ART" and WHOS WHO in that art world and most often falsely for the most elite the opinion leaders in the art world thus trickling down to the masses. In short " Art is anything you can get away with".
Hi there, thank you for tuning in. In fact, this list has been created by an algorithm (by Artfacts) which ranks artists based upon objective data and career facts (such as shows at major institutions, auction results, biennials, collections, et cetera).
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Thank you so much for those kind words. She (my dog) really is! I am not very well read into jewelry sadly, I am sure it would be an interesting video indeed! Best wishes from Belgium!
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who was responsible for choosing some of the least relevant examples for each artist? yeah let's only show lesser works for the summarized introduction video
It’s interesting, that no African-American sculptors are mentioned, including John Outterbridge, or Lauren Halsey. I guess it will be a couple of more centuries before African-American artists will be considered “good enough.” 🤷🏾
Things have been improving strongly the past few decades when it comes to equality and inclusivity, but we're not there yet-as illustrated with these research results. Thank you for tuning in!
@@contemporaryartissue Born in 1954, I’ve been hearing about things improving throughout my ENTIRE life. In my old age, I’ve finally excepted that we must TRULY be an inferior race. I honestly don’t expect for Black lives to matter within my lifetime, but thanks for responding anyway 🤷🏾
None of these so called artists are sculptors. Their work can be best described as "found object", "installation", or "art-object". It is essential that the artist creates his works with his own hands. I've seen the works of Weiwei, Kapoor and Graham, and they've successfully bored me to death. Luckly I can access to real sculptures (Rodin, Yrurtia, Bourdelle).
Koons is a physical manifestation of TV. Same thing over and over. His best and by far most interesting work was this week when someone accidentally smashed one of his sculptures.
Thank you for the reply. However art is NOT a feast, it has rules to follow, time that needs spent to develop the skills necessary to become just mediocre. From the "stuff" shown here, it's as if art is now defined as a free for all, and the people mostly to blame are art critics and people who try too pass themselves off as art historians and knowledgeable about fine art. Just because you can put paint to canvas, charcoal to paper, or clay to armature, in NO POSSIBLE UNIVERSE makes you an artist.
Most of these is really tasteless 'art'. There are no sculptural qualities and there is no skill in making. These objects need long texts to explain any meaning and they have to try so hard talking and using fancy words to convince you that a toilet is art... After Rodin true sculpture has died...
Antony Gormley.... seriously one of the greats of our time needs to be somewhere up there!!!
Antony Gormley! Yes!! Terrific suggestion, thank you for sharing here
Yeah, he needs burial at sea in a lead coffin.
Wonderful, fast and furious drive through of contemporary sculpture....thanks so much!
Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder. Though many artists could arguably fit on this list, the sculpture I enjoyed the most was that of the Neglected Golden Retriever on your right. Inspiring and adorable life imitating art.
She's absolutely adorable indeed! My most loyal companion. Greetings from us both!
Τhank you for this great video with the list of these amazing contemporary sculptors.
The pleasure is all mine, thank you for watching!
Many artist in this list are sculptors in the broadest of terms, and only couple of them can be described as sculptors, but in a broader sense, it is a nice list of conceptual/site specific/instalation/ready made artists.
Hi Petar, I agree 100%. We discussed this as well because we are also preparing a list op the top installation artists and conceptual artists, and these lists overlap strongly with this video. Thank you for tuning in!
Awesome video for humans and puppies! Thank you.
Absolutely! 😁🙌 Thank you for watching
Thank you dear friend- Excellent Information about contemporary sculptures - I love Anish Kapoor and ...
Thank you my dear friend for your kind words, most appreciated. Yes, Kapoor is one of my personal favorites too!
Thank you for the acquaintance with the works of sculptors
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You forgot Brancusi, boss ...Without Brincusi there is no modern sculpture
Hi Joly, thank you for tuning in. For Brancusi, the same reason applies as for Moore and you kind of mentioned it already in your comment. He is a modern sculptor, whereas in this video we discuss contemporary sculpture. But yes, Brancusi, Rodin, Moore, they are the godfathers of Modern Sculpture
@@contemporaryartissue Some of those you mentioned were not very contemporary because they had switched to the holy ones
Interestingly, it seems conceptual sculpture created by industrial methods seems to dominate what is sculpture today reducing the sculptor to a conceptualist designer working directing artisans or laborers.
Without African abstraction, there would be no birth of modern art, no Picasso or Brancusi. Black people all over the world are still making ground break art even if it is not recognized. Me included gdi
And also that dog 😂
She's the best! 😂
Great show, very good selection!!!!!!!
Dear Anna, thank you for your most kind words and for tuning in!
A very informative, very clear video 👍👍👍
Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it! Have a great day
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Thank you so much for these videos ❤️
Much love and support. Please keep going
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@@contemporaryartissue I also follow you on Instagram. Great job.
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すごく見やすくまとめられてて、わかりやすかったです。
Super interesting! thank you
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Super tour d ´ horizon très intéressant et riche
Merci beaucoup Valérie! 🙏
thanks. excellent.
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Excellent survey of famous sculptors, the placing of Beuys at the top of the list made me smile. His conceptual work in all facets of his life, and his assertion that everyone is an artist, has been an endless source of inspiration for my work as a teaching artist. Perhaps a video can be made which lists a lesser known and more diverse group of sculptors. Thanks!
Excellent video, thank you!
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Nice sculptures
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Excellent video 👍
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Many undisputable names (Bourgeois, Serra, Kapoor, Koons, Cragg, Kusama, Wei Wei, etc), some not so much of an unanimity. Christo, Gormley, Rachel Whiteread, Ernesto Neto, Jaume Plensa should have found a place in the list. Martin Puryear too. I don´t understand why Beuys is listed, for the reason stated Damien Hirst would have fit in better. I don´t know if Calder and Donald Judd are not considered contemporary enough, they were both sufficiently influential to make it. As usual a very Germano-centric selection, and I know it is not intentional but that is how it comes across. Thank you very much anyway, it is a thoughtful selection and it is always interesting to compare viewpoints.
Hi there, thank you so much for tuning in and for your interesting comment. Beuys is a difficult call indeed, Calder and Judd are contemporary enough but did not make the cut. The algorithm is ruthless, but very consistent in making these top 20 lists. Thank you for the comment and looking forward to chat once again in a future video. We are currently producing a video on the top 20 fine art photography artists, so stay tuned! Have a great day. All my best, Julien
@@contemporaryartissue thank you Julien. I still think you algorithm is flawed. Looking forward to your next videos.
@@aquelpibe And I agree it isn't perfect! Looking forward to chat again
A great list……..
Thank you for tuning in! Most appreciated
Great video - perhaps my ignorance but several are new on me. As revealing for who is not on the list as who is…..since you include some who were active in the mid C20 and who died in the 70s or 80s, begs the question why no Jannis Kounellis or Mario Merz? (To name but two from what could otherwise be a very long list!) 😁
Hi there Chris, thank you so much for tuning in and for reaching out in the comments. Great question and two iconic artists for sure! They aren't included because they simply did not make the top 20. And indeed, it would a very long list if would include all influential sculptors. Jannis Kounellis is one of my favorite artists alongside his colleague Jan Vercruysse. Simply stunning sculptures. Best wishes from Belgium!
Keep up the good work! Love your videos. They bring new names which I haven’t heard before.
Thank you for tuning in and for your very kind words, happy to hear you find value in our videos and are discovering some new artists!
Love the Assistent ❤ he is cool 😊
The best! 🐶❤️
Your videos amaze me. You keep hitting the ball out of the park. Thank you.
Thank you so much George, means a lot!
Koons isn’t a sculptor, or an artist, he’s an art businessman.
Thank you for making this video. Arman also should be in this content.
The pleasure is all mine, thank you for the suggestion!
You should search about Jorge Oteiza and Eduardo Chillida
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very interesting
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First of all, nice painting of Julien Delagrange behind you, hahaha
Well spotted!
Is their any greater issue then the contemporary art issues?
Don't wanna be so mean or rude but I must say that I'm really looking forward to what the new generations will bring. Though I can't deny that most of these sculptors DO have a sense of proportions and know how to enhance the space to amplify the viewer's experience, I can't but feel such dullness when looking at most of their artpieces. Even wonder if the future generations will be able to consider them "art pieces" if one of those goes unknown and unrecord.
Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts. We'll see what the future (and present) brings us! Have a great day
Christo is not on this list?
Hi Mark, indeed. Christo & Jeanne-Claude did not make the top section of the ranking. I would also say their works are more interventions/in-situ installations than 'sculptures', however the distinction between both is very often unclear. Thank you so much for tuning in and for adding Christo & Jeanne-Claude to the discussion!
'40 years ago I had an idea, it's still working. Without growth or change.'
Muito bom!
paul thek and tetsumi kudo could definitely rough up this ranking quite a bit I feel...cheers;))
Interesting! Cheers from Belgium
The Rocking Machine & Christ Unltd. by Herman Makkink, which was also used as a prop for "A Clockwork Orange"...💛
what about jim dine barry flannagan and antony gormley
Great artists who sadly did not make the cut. Happy to see their names here in the comments
Thanks for making this great video 👍👍, very inspiring. May i ask ?🙏🙏 what the parameter of this rank of the sculptor, it's use a price of they work? Or something else...thks so much 🙏🙏
Hi Rully, thank you for tuning in and for your kind words. Of course, a very good and important question. The algorithm uses various parameters, think of solo and/or group shows at major institutions, featuring in renowned public collections, auction results, gallery representation, exposure in art publications, or participating in major art events and biennials.
@@contemporaryartissue actually i still learn to speak able in English 🙏🙏, wow...very completely parameter 😍😍 👏👏👏👏 . Thk you...your video is a good information to me who still studying in art. Thks so much 🙏🙏
@@rullywk9746 You're doing great with your English, congratulations. The pleasure is all mine, thank you for tuning in!
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Very good video but where is Plessi?
Plessi sadly did not make the cut, but a terrific artist for sure. Thank you for sharing his name here and thank you for tuning in!
I would not describe Damien Hirst as a sculptor at all.
Rather a multidisciplinary artist, however his sculptural practice is what made his career in the 1990s.
I loved the video and the selected artists. Serra and Weiwei could not be left out. I'm already following you on Instagram. Thank you, from Brasil. 💛👍🏼
Hi Marina, that's terrific! Thank you for followig us on Instagram. Greetings from Belgium!
Sculpture has always fascinated me due to it’s curiously inventive ways to place itself with out a stand. In future when we occupy outer space with it’s zero gravity- sculpture will at last be free!
Literally! Thank you for tuning in, Daniel, I appreciate it.
Hirst only an honourable mention 😲. I could see your beautiful retriever wanted to interject about this lol
She did didn't she 😅 But I am not sure she's all to excited about preserving animal corpses in formaldehyde... Thank you so much for tuning in, greeting from both me & Perrier (retriever)
@@contemporaryartissue hahaha - no, good point 😄
Have you done anything on Jean Dubuffet, French, (1901-1985) Large Scale Sculptures? Which Large Scale Sculptors would you compare his Large Scale works too?
Great sculptor indeed, I certainly have enjoyed his work. I wouldn't compare his work with too many artists in fact, his visual language is very original!
All conceptual skill aside, what about pure realistic skill? Are there modern sculptors with the skill of da vinci or michaelangelo?
Not in this list, but that doesn't mean they no longer exist. Think of Ron Mueck, Nicola Samori or Bruno Walpoth. Have a great day!
I would love to hear opinions by Michelangelo, Carpeaux, and Rodin about what passes for modern day "sculpture". When shown a Jeff Koons, they would just give you an angry look as if to say "stop wasting my time".
The problem is you're not comparing apples with apples. Contemporary art is intrinsically connected to the Globalized postmodern world culture we are currently living in.
The entire purpose of art has changed over the centuries. The great masters of the past are even 're-contextualized' and reinterpreted by our present-day gaze.
Art will continue to evolve and shift as civilization changes over time. It is true that aesthetics (and the pursuit of beauty) is not a driving factor in high contemporary art - but whether we like it or not, this art says a great deal about the values, concerns, and attitudes of our time ...and will stand as a reflection of our 21st century culture (good or bad) in centuries to come.
@@modfus Ok fine, then let's please stop calling this modern crap "sculpture". They didn't sculpt any materials, and would fail miserably if they tried. It certainly does not require a skilled talented capable artist to make these things, only someone well-positioned with funding to afford the fabrication by others, and some bad ideas. Mostly what has changed is that artists have become increasingly untalented at an alarming pace.
@@KpxUrz5745 capitalism eating art alive. Leading to these ridiculous lists of "sculptors". Seeing Hirst's work in real life gives me no feeling other than meh
@@chompers11 Yes. No matter how much money a Hirst, or a Koons, or any of these jokers sell things for, to me none of them are even artists. They are just makers of flashy products to sell, and have been amongst the small percentage who somehow got elevated in the marketplace. I wouldn't want to be one of them, and have my entire artistic career evaporate into nothing as soon as the marketplace changes tune. They have no actual artistic talent. Furthermore, many of these guys (Koons for instance) probably do not even physically touch any aspect of the materials to make these products. They hire it out to big pricey foundries. It is hard to respect "art" never created by the so-called "artist"!
@@KpxUrz5745 emperors new clothes art. Everyone too afraid to speak up
What sculptural object depicted in your presentation can stand with Martin Puryear’s “Self”
Thanks for making this interesting video of "most popular"contemporary sculptors. I almost did not make it past the first image of one of Koon's ballon animals, Having kept my breakfast down I found some of these sculptors interesting. Starting with an idea and making a material composition to respond is the basis for conceptual sculpture and it needs no justification. Some of us occaisionally find these works interesting in how the form and materials merge to produce an engaging sculpture in form and texture if not the "idea" behind it. Others still are enamored of the approach exemplified by Noguchi of interacting wiith the material and seeing what happens from that action. While there is no bright line between these approaches contemporary and modern by and large fall on either side of this distinction. There is a timeless aspect to human experience that falls outside of social and political considerations and comment that is rather more fully captured in modern sculpture. Perhaps this is fading in importance in the world of sculptors making things for museums and wealthy collectors. I wonder what will be said of all this in 200 years.
Dear Robert, happy you made it past the Koons Balloon Dog thumbnail. Very interesting comment, thank you for adding it here in the discussion in the comments. In this context, what sculptor do you believe will stand the test of time? Thank you for tuning in
The descriptions of these artists is pretentious but you went out of your way to make sure your comment topped that😂 funny to see people criticize a balloon animal knowing full well they couldn't create one themselves. Sit down, you're way too full of yourself
@@ThatCasualZach What a strange criterion for offering art criticism.
@@robertspies4695 ugh can you stop using unnecessary words😂 this is why I dont tell people I'm an artist
@@robertspies4695 it's strange criteria to respect the skills that it takes to create something? But it's not a strange reaction to vomit at the site of art? 😂 full....of....yourself
What about Alberto Giacometti? died in 1966 of heart disease
Hi Jose, thank you for tuning in. Your comments answer your question. This list consists of sculptors today - living sculptors. Giacometti is without any one of the most influential sculptors in recent history
Number 3 was the only one I enjoyed plus the interpretation message stuff was apparent which helps.
Louise Bourgeois is without a doubt my personal favorite/no. 1! Thank you for tuning in
@@contemporaryartissue welcome. Its a difficult effort to explain and enjoy contemporary art. I tend to avoid it because I do have depression I treat so most the time I find the whole matter depressing and also wonder precisely who chooses these contenders and why from the vast artwork out there to be seen over the last 60 years or so? One must be a fan or just not a fan much at all and I usually think in gray….very ooen minded until Im just not! So here I was watching this and trying to understand and modify my opinions with some education which helps only a little. Thanks for your effort anyway! The wow factor they are seeking in their art work in too many cases is ridiculousness, incredulousness, undesirable….( like would i want that on display on my home or in my garden?) so my depression speaks to me and says our world is falling down… i dont want art that reminds me of how things are…..why not how things would want to be given better choices. So …..sure…provacative stuff. Mostly a game though. I liked the engineered smooth sculpture person. I bet that was more impressive in person.
@@cynthiamarston2208 Most of these works are indeed not made to stand in your living room or garden, but are destined to be seen in a museum or a sterile environment such as an art gallery. But no need to feel depressed, there is enough different sorts of art out there for everybody to find something they admire 🙂
Apparently sculptors who can actually create works of art that anyone can appreciate are not considered relevant today. Good example Richard McDonald
I enjoy these videos! But I do think the sculpture list was missing some notable people, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and Antony Gormley.
Then that would be your own list. Encourage people to care about your list
Great recital of artists! Thank you for tuning in
@@debbylou5729 naw hepworth and gormley not being on here makes it a Bad List. Hepworth particularly was a giant, ridiculous to not include her
If you can’t make it, make it BIG.
I have to keep revisiting this stuff they are so concisely packed unpacking them; is like dismantling an atom bomb with toothpicks. One needs to be clear absolutely clear not only as to the artist intention but the intention of contemporary art. Even then conclusions are difficult. Darn thing blows up just when I stick that toothpick right there…
Hi Daniel, good luck and careful 😁 Thank you for tuning in!
hard to imagine a list of great sculptors not including David Smith, Louise Nevelson or Anthony Caro
i think the ugly sculptures in this video were more than enough
Great who's who. Don't you think David Černý should be part of it?
Hi Tom, thank you for tuning in. Great suggestion, but David Cerny was not included in the 'top results' of our contemporary sculpture survey. Great artist nevertheless!
It`s a good video to start with, a big thank you for the idea and implementation. Congratulations, but the missing names are far too big, and your reply to #gstavella below is so frail that it vaporizes your achievement up there. I think your video needs a `fix-up` revision that must include the obvious omissions of Christo & Jeanne-Claude, Calder, and Moore. Best regards, looking forward to more videos👏👏👏
Hi Atila, thank you for reaching out in the comments and thank you for the kind words. Christo & Jeanne-Claude indeed did not make the top section of the ranking, even though it was close. I would also say their works are more interventions/in-situ installations than 'sculptures', however the distinction between both is very often unclear. Calder & Moore are sculptors pur sang, but sadly did not make the top 20. A selection of 50 artists would be quite a stretch to make a video of, but I am sure it would still be stacked with top notch artists. Thank you for tuning in, greetings from Belgium and happy to get in touch again in a new video soon!
Alberto Giacometti???
This video takes on sculptors today-naturally excluding Giacometti, who passed away almost 60 years ago. But nevertheless, his influence is still tangible in this list.
The art world is really out of touch. Do you really think we are all stupid?
You all love to talk about it but none of the rubbish you've shown can speak for itself.
I sincerely hope you'll all be unmasked sonner than later.
The dogs expression says it all.
I believe you refer to her yawns 😅
don't forget Carl Andre
Sometimes junk is just junk. Yes mixed in with genius.
Hmmmm…… Christo? Calder? Robert Smithson……? Uh Henry Moore, Nevelson, Giacometti….? Murakami? Ortega?
Great recital, thank you for sharing here! Sadly they did not make the top 20. Maybe we should make a top 50 instead! Thank you for tuning in and best wishes from Belgium
Giacometti is dead😂
So’s Bourgeois but she made the list 🤣🤣
@@gstavella Of course Bourgeois only past away in 2010, Giacometti in 1966. The first is a true contemporary sculptor whereas the latter is modern sculptor.
@@contemporaryartissue Understood. But to that point, Christo died in 2020 and his last work was installed just last year. Whereas Bourgeois seemed to have stopped sculpting almost 20 years before. Im not comparing the merits of these two artists (which could be cool though), but wondering how you differentiate contemporary vs modern: two words that are usually synonymous, using ‘objective career facts.” And please understand I am not critical, just curious. Thanks
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Seeing Michaelangelo, then Jeff Koons - What the h*ll happened ?
Ridiculously bias.
Holzer is NOT a sculptor.
No Frank Stella? Easily one of the top five most important sculptors alive and most innovative.
I can agree with you. However I believe Stella was most influential as a painter, examining the fading distinction between the painting is an object or as a sculpture. Thank you for tuning in and for sharing Stella to the debate in the comments
Hahaha, amusing. I don't even consider Stella much of a painter, much less a sculptor. And you won't take my word for it, but you should. I know ALL about Stella. Very little talent and artistry there. More of a businessman. His relief wall hangings (part painting and part relief shapes) are a total disaster artistically. Just a confused mess, revealing a confused mind. I give zero credibility to the prices in the marketplace.
Richard Serra was born in 1938, not 1958.
Thank you for pointing out the mistake!
This is the most perfect example showing why reading is much more enjoyable than videos like this
Feel free to read the same articles on www.contemporaryartissue.com instead of watching our videos.
The emperor has no close !! 95% of Modern and Contemporary conceptual art Is rubbish! Most Blue Chip and Investment Grade Modern and Contemporary Art can be analogized by the IDIA PUSHED ! " If you repeat a lie loud enough and long enough people will start believing it"Yes Anything can be Art, "But" ! The Value behind that art is the problem, the powers behind the art world that assigs arbitrarily $$$$$ Value based on the most outlandish of ideas of what "YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT THAT ART" and WHOS WHO in that art world and most often falsely for the most elite the opinion leaders in the art world thus trickling down to the masses. In short " Art is anything you can get away with".
Anish kapoor is top 5
Yes, he would definitely be in my personal top 5 as well! Thank you for tuning in
A very subjective video.
Hi there, thank you for tuning in. In fact, this list has been created by an algorithm (by Artfacts) which ranks artists based upon objective data and career facts (such as shows at major institutions, auction results, biennials, collections, et cetera).
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Just tell me who made the copper balloon animal!!!!
Jeff Koons of course :-)
Eva Hesse
who was responsible for choosing some of the least relevant examples for each artist? yeah let's only show lesser works for the summarized introduction video
Thank you for providing this list of examples on how not to sculpt. Contemporary art is kak.
It’s interesting, that no African-American sculptors are mentioned, including John Outterbridge, or Lauren Halsey. I guess it will be a couple of more centuries before African-American artists will be considered “good enough.” 🤷🏾
Things have been improving strongly the past few decades when it comes to equality and inclusivity, but we're not there yet-as illustrated with these research results. Thank you for tuning in!
@@contemporaryartissue Born in 1954, I’ve been hearing about things improving throughout my ENTIRE life. In my old age, I’ve finally excepted that we must TRULY be an inferior race. I honestly don’t expect for Black lives to matter within my lifetime, but thanks for responding anyway 🤷🏾
None of these so called artists are sculptors. Their work can be best described as "found object", "installation", or "art-object". It is essential that the artist creates his works with his own hands. I've seen the works of Weiwei, Kapoor and Graham, and they've successfully bored me to death. Luckly I can access to real sculptures (Rodin, Yrurtia, Bourdelle).
That's not what "today" means.
Do you refer to some of the artists who recently (during this century) passed away?
en general, solo veo "ocurrencias" mas o menos curiosas pero poco mas,,,, lo siento.
No need to be sorry, it is your right! Thank you for tuning in Angel
creo que hay un problema de traducción en lo que he comentado, no es arrepentimiento lo que he querido decir
@@angelluisbarrantes933 I believe "Io siento" means "sorry"? My Spanish isn't great but I (thought I can) understand most sentences more or less.
@@contemporaryartissue No pongo en duda que Vd entienda mi idioma, pero creo que no he sabido transmitir la carga irónica de mi comenterio
Koons is a physical manifestation of TV. Same thing over and over. His best and by far most interesting work was this week when someone accidentally smashed one of his sculptures.
What a tired out list. No, not tired- dead.
Thank you for the reply. However art is NOT a feast, it has rules to follow, time that needs spent to develop the skills necessary to become just mediocre. From the "stuff" shown here, it's as if art is now defined as a free for all, and the people mostly to blame are art critics and people who try too pass themselves off as art historians and knowledgeable about fine art. Just because you can put paint to canvas, charcoal to paper, or clay to armature, in NO POSSIBLE UNIVERSE makes you an artist.
Amaszngly White
No Carlos Cruz Diez = no party
beside a few artists its mostly real shit. Shit is art right?
20% art mixed with 80% BS,
Most of these is really tasteless 'art'. There are no sculptural qualities and there is no skill in making. These objects need long texts to explain any meaning and they have to try so hard talking and using fancy words to convince you that a toilet is art... After Rodin true sculpture has died...
Lol what is this list
Queste non sono sculture. Sono trovate e nulla piu' . A volte pure veramente brutte e antiestetiche.
A lot of bullshit is what these are. 😂
Wow I need a serious drink to enjoy some of these very ugly renderings. And I don't drink.
This list, I don't agree with!
As is your right! Feel free to share your personal list in the comments
wow luise bourgois is good !!!
She's great indeed!
What a load of nonsense