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Rotunda
An untitled work by American artist Nick van Woert anchors a selection of ancient and historic sculpture exploring global histories of empire-building, cross-cultural ideals of beauty, and manipulations of the built landscape
Selected Works
Installation view: Nick van Woert, Untitled, 2013, fiberglass, polyurethane, steel. º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿ÊÒ Museum of Art: Gift of Barbara and Robert Glauber P'06 and P'09.
Installation view: Nick van Woert, Untitled, 2013, fiberglass, polyurethane, steel. º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿ÊÒ Museum of Art: Gift of Barbara and Robert Glauber P'06 and P'09.
Installation view: Nick van Woert, Untitled, 2013, fiberglass, polyurethane, steel. º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿ÊÒ Museum of Art, Gift of Barbara and Robert Glauber P'06 and P'09.
Marble Relief of Heracles, ca. 323–1 BCE. º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿ÊÒ Museum of Art, Gift of Edward Perry Warren Esq., Honorary Degree 1926. 1906.2
Unidentified Sapi Artist, Head, 15th century. Soapstone. Wyvern Collection
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Juxtaposing sculpture from different time periods and artistic traditions, this installation explores global histories of empire-building, cross-cultural ideals of beauty, and manipulations of the built landscape. An untitled work by American artist Nick van Woert anchors a selection of ancient and historic sculpture that collectively ask visitors to ponder questions about time, materiality, technology, and environment.