Richard Serra, sculptor of monumental steel works, dies at 85

On March 27, 2024, Richard Serra, the renowned American sculptor celebrated for his monumental steel artworks, passed away from pneumonia at his residence in New York. His death was confirmed by his attorney, John Silberman. Serra, born on November 2, 1939, in San Francisco, significantly transformed the field of sculpture with pieces like 'The Matter of Time' showcased at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. He pursued his studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and explored Europe during the 1960s, where he was influenced by Pop Art. His inaugural solo exhibition took place in Rome in 1966. Key exhibitions in his career included Documenta 5 (1972), the Venice Biennale (1981), and 'Weight and Measure' at Tate London (1992), along with notable works such as 'Prop' (1968) and 'Shift' in King City, Canada.