Richard Serra: MoMA Exhibition and Paris Installations
Richard Serra is the subject of a major exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, while two of his monumental works, "Slat" and "Clara-Clara," have been installed in Paris. Alfred Pacquement discusses Serra's fundamental contribution to site-specific sculpture. In a separate interview, Donald Thalacker addresses the controversy surrounding Serra's large-scale sculpture "Tilted Arc" in Manhattan, which led to a lawsuit against the artist.
Key facts
- MoMA in New York is hosting a major exhibition of Richard Serra's work.
- Two major works by Serra, 'Slat' and 'Clara-Clara', have been installed in Paris.
- Alfred Pacquement comments on Serra's contribution to site-specific sculpture.
- Donald Thalacker discusses the lawsuit over Serra's 'Tilted Arc' in Manhattan.
- 'Tilted Arc' is a large sculpture installed in Manhattan that faced legal challenges.
- The article is from artpress, published March 1, 1986.
- The exhibition and installations highlight Serra's prominence in the 1980s.
- The legal case around 'Tilted Arc' is a notable event in public art history.
Entities
Artists
- Richard Serra
Institutions
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- artpress
Locations
- New York
- Paris
- Manhattan
Sources
- artpress —