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Robin Antar Natural Specimens

American, b. 1957

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.

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Creator: Robin Antar
"Summer BBQ" Carved Stone Sculpture by Robin Antar
"Summer BBQ" Carved Stone Sculpture by Robin Antar

"Summer BBQ" Carved Stone Sculpture by Robin Antar

By Robin Antar

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2016 Limestone, marble, calcite and mixed media Hamburger: 11”H x 13”W x 12”D With base size 13”H x 26”W x 22”D What is America? 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...

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2010s North American Robin Antar Natural Specimens

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Robin Antar natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs.

Robin Antar natural specimens are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Robin Antar natural specimens, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider natural specimens by Fornace Mian, and Joseph Malekan. Prices for Robin Antar natural specimens can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $72,000 and can go as high as $72,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $72,000.