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sculpture

[skuhlp-cher] / ˈskʌlp tʃər /
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form a three-dimensional art object
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He saw it the way we see it today—as simply belonging in the ranks of significant American sculpture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The decision to relocate spurred a shift in his practice from painting to sculpture.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Biologically and linguistically, our two species couldn’t be more different: This seemingly inorganic walking sculpture from the planet Erid communicates in a mix of whale song and stomps.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

In the 1960s, American artists began turning their backs on painting and sculpture, turning to a new material of choice: the land underfoot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

They heard his steps come toward the sculpture, but instead of passing by, they stopped and there was a long silence.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin