Sculptor Robin Antar has been dubbed Brooklyn’s answer to artist Andy Warhol for how she observes and documents the American experience. She was born blind in one eye in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1957. She began sculpting as a means to cope when her family relocated to Brooklyn, New York. Antar feels her vision impairment is a blessing, giving her a different perspective on shape and composition.
Antar’s earlier abstract work explored profound topics of the human experience, like conversation, meditation and relationships. She lost her son to drug addiction when he was 26 and used her art to channel trauma into healing. Her stone knot sculpture David’s Knot in Flames is a tribute to her son and a reminder to others that there is hope in life beyond the struggles.
Antar’s realist pieces are inspired by her desire to answer the question, “What is America?” Following 9/11, Antar wanted to express her feelings about what being an American means. Through vibrant Pop art sculptures, she has recreated iconic brand products and symbols of the American lifestyle. Antar has said, “I achieved my goal when the U.S. government wrote to tell me I cannot copyright a work of art because it too closely resembled the product that I chose to record in stone. The day I received that letter was one of the happiest days of my life.”
Antar’s work has been shown in hundreds of exhibitions, publications and media presentations, including on the Food Network, in the Huffington Post and on HGTV. She was the first female artist invited to exhibit at the Pop International Galleries in New York, which features works by Rolling Stones musician Ronnie Wood and Warhol, among others.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of Robin Antar’s still life sculptures, abstract sculptures and decorative objects.
Conversations
By Robin Antar
Located in Wiscasett, ME
American sculptor Robin Antar has been called “Brooklyn’s answer to Andy Warhol.” Her mission is to create a visual record of modern American culture through commonplace objects as she explores the question, “What is America?” Meticulously carved in stone, a hamburger with fries, an American-made work boot, denim jeans and a giant "Ballpark Frank...
Marble
Studio Visitors
By Robin Antar
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Robin Antar: One day I woke up and said to myself, "I want to have some people visit my studio." I could not let anyone in because of COVID-19 so I decided to cut studio visitors out of stone. These pieces are carved out of a very rare piece of blue onyx. American sculptor Robin Antar has been called “Brooklyn’s answer to Andy Warhol.” Her mission is to create a visual record of modern American culture through commonplace objects as she explores the question, “What is America?” Meticulously carved in stone, a hamburger with fries, an American-made work boot, denim jeans and a giant "Ballpark Frank...
Stone
$172,000
Entanglement
By Robin Antar
Located in Wiscasett, ME
19 x 19 x 18 in October 2021 This piece was carved after reading 50 shades of Gray. Artist statement: My passion for sculpting is expressed in my creation of the virtual records of contemporary culture. I capture everyday objects in carved stone, using a technique I invented more than 20 years ago. At the start I mull over the food, article of clothing or particular brand I wish to replicate as historical evidence for future generations. I feel driven to duplication by carving stone of similar color – or purchasing one of neutral tones and staining it to that which I desire. I ask myself, ‘Will a bottle of Heinz ketchup...
Stone
Untitled
By Pablo Atchugarry
Located in Miami, FL
Pablo Atchugarry "Untitled" 2016 Pink marble from Portugal Signed to the base 13 1/2 x 13 x 6 1/2 in Provenance: Gallery Enlace Arte Contemporaneo Exhibited: “PABLO ATCHUGARRY. Mem...
Marble
"Abstract, " White Opal Sculpture by Obert Mukumbi
By Obert Mukumbi
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Abstract" is an original white opal sculpture by Obert Mukumbi. The artist signed the sculpture. 13 1/2" x 9" x 6" Obert Mukumbi was born on February 11, 1974 in Mashonaland Central Province where he also attended school. He was interested in wood craft and worked on that while he was still in school. Soon after school he was encouraged by his cousin Kennedy Musekiwa...
Stone
$3,920
H 38 in W 25.4 in D 2.37 in
Art in motion n°10 by Gilbert Pauli- Concrete sculpture 96x64 cm
By Gilbert Pauli
Located in Geneva, CH
"Art in motion" is a series that offers artworks working with matter; concrete, cement, plaster, mortar, and natural pigments. These works are intended t...
Concrete
$7,740
H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 11.82 in
Music Box: Because the Night - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
The script in this sculpture is from the song “Because the Night” by Patti Smith. In Lluís Cera’s sculptures, soft, voluptuous forms are embedded in solid iron, marble or stone, ma...
Marble, Iron
$3,771
H 5.91 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
Moth by Richard Perry - Organic form, abstract sculpture, Bardiglio marble, grey
By Richard Perry 1
Located in Paris, FR
Moth is a unique Bardiglio marble sculpture by contemporary artist Richard Perry, dimensions are 15 × 20.5 × 20.5 cm (5.9 × 8.1 × 8.1 in). The sculpture is signed and comes with a c...
Marble
$4,874
H 10.24 in W 10.83 in D 10.04 in
Kora by Richard Perry - Geometric abstract sculpture, Carrara marble
By Richard Perry 1
Located in Paris, FR
Kora is a unique oil, acrylic and wax on Carrara marble sculpture by contemporary artist Richard Perry, dimensions are 26 × 27.5 × 25.5 cm (10.2 × 10.8 × 10 in). The sculpture is si...
Marble
$5,682
H 32.68 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Schwerelos by Kuno Vollet - Elegant Contemporary Black bronze sculpture
By Kuno Vollet
Located in DE
Artist: Kuno Vollet Title: Schwerelos 5 Materials: Bronze sculpture with a dark patina on black granite base Size: 65cm height of upper sculpture, base: 18 x 18 cm x 8 cm Ed of 15
Granite, Bronze
$20,184
H 28.15 in W 22.05 in D 9.45 in
Becoming-Sculpture, Abstract, Marble, Italian Carrara, contemporary, statement
By Ian Thomson
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Becoming is a contemporary abstract sculpture, hand-carved from Italian Carrara marble. British sculptor Ian Thomson possesses the skill and expertise requ...
Marble
$14,500
H 38 in W 10 in D 10 in
Curved Space 38 - large, smooth, abstract, outdoor, white marble sculpture
By Jeremy Guy
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This piece is available on a commission basis. Please allow 8 - 12 weeks before shipping. Smooth surfaced, engineered white marble flecked almost imperceptibly with grey and black, ...
Stone, Marble
$12,628
H 15.56 in W 13.39 in D 9.45 in
Music Box: Tiny Dancer - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
The script in this sculpture is from the song “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John The sculpture is made with Carrara marble and iron and it is 49.2 kg In Lluís Cera’s sculptures, soft, vo...
Marble, Iron
$2,901
H 5.91 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
El Greco by Richard Perry - Contemporary abstract sculpture, Carrara marble
By Richard Perry 1
Located in Paris, FR
El Greco is a unique Carrara marble sculpture sculpture by contemporary artist Richard Perry, dimensions are 15 cm × 17 cm × 10 cm (5.9 × 6.7 × 3.9 in). The sculpture is signed and ...
Marble
"Iridescence, " Mixed Media Sculpture
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life. Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars...
Stone