Nari Ward. "Voice II"

New York based artist Nari Ward created a set of sculptures titled The Voice Series which is his first public exhibition in the US. The sculpture above is Voice II of The Voice Series. Ward was born in St. Andrews, Jamaica and was commissioned to create this set of sculptures for the opening of the West Harlem Piers Park in 2009. His sculptures are usually composed of found objects and materials reflecting themes of consumer culture, poverty and race. His website appears to be under construction. More info: Lehmann Maupin Gallery's page on Nari Ward

Bennett Wine. "Hang Your Head"

Sculptor and digital printmaker Bennett Wine currently has an exhibition at The Church of the Intercession in Harlem. The sculpture above is titled Hang Your Head and is part of a three-set sculpture exhibition titled LOADED. The exhibition runs from October 30, 2011 until March 31, 2011. The sculptures were originally made for Governors Island Art Fair. We were lucky to catch it before it left. More info: Bennett Wine's website

Nari Ward. "Voice I"

New York based artist Nari Ward created a set of sculptures titled The Voice Series which is his first public exhibition in the US. The sculpture above is Voice I of The Voice Series. Ward was born in St. Andrews, Jamaica and was commissioned to create this set of sculptures for the opening of the West Harlem Piers Park in 2009. His sculptures are usually composed of found objects and materials reflecting themes of consumer culture, poverty and race. His website appears to be under construction. More info: Lehmann Maupin Gallery's page on Nari Ward

Bennett Wine. "Bent Over Backwards"

Sculptor and digital printmaker Bennett Wine currently has an exhibition at The Church of the Intercession in Harlem. The sculpture above is titled Bent Over Backwards and is part of a three-set sculpture exhibition titled LOADED. The exhibition runs from October 30, 2011 until March 31, 2011. The sculptures were originally made for Governors Island Art Fair. We were lucky to catch it before it left. More info: Bennett Wine's website

The Details Guild Wall in the West Village

The Details Guild Wall can be found in the Meatpacking District more specifically at Washington Street & West 13th Street next to the hotel The Standard, NY. That is why we were amazed to see this new Details Guild Wall in the West Village more specifically at the corner of Bleecker Street & Christopher Street. We always pass by this corner when we go record shopping so we know that this is the first time the Wall has come to the West Village. Previously we showed Dan Cohen's Mural Design for The Details Guild Wall at the Meat Packing District. We were not able to find any information regarding this design for this new wall. Any information is appreciated. Leave your comment below.

Karl Bitter. "Franz Sigel Statue"

Austrian-born American sculptor Karl Bitter created the equestrian statue above of Franz Sigel, a recognized military officer, educator, journalist, and public servant. Sigel also has a park named after him in The Bronx. Bitter has other works in Riverside Park but also throughout the US. He is well remembered for his architectural sculpture which includes The Metropolitan Museum of Art, memorials such as the one above, and residential work which includes mausoleums. 

Jillian Conrad. "Relative Distants"

American artist Jillian Conrad created this sculpture incorporating poles as part of the VISTA exhibition at Socrates Sculpture Park. The VISTA exhibition lasted from May 8 until August 7, 2011. The exhibition was made possible thanks to the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation and Socrates Sculpture Park. More info: Jillian Conrad's website

Jason Tomme. "Groundskeeper (Fuk Prefab II)"

New York based artist Jason Tomme  created this sculpture  as part of the VISTA exhibition at Socrates Sculpture Park. The VISTA exhibition lasted from May 8 until August 7, 2011. The exhibition was made possible thanks to the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation and Socrates Sculpture Park. More info: Jason Tomme's website

Alexander Calder's Terrazzo Sidewalk

American sculptor Alexander Calder was commissioned to create this terrazzo sidewalk in 1970 that features a black and white parallel and diagonal lines and crescents pattern. At the time, this area of Madison Avenue between E 78th St & E 79th St housed three galleries owned by Robert Graham, Morton Rosenfeld and Calder's representative Klaus Perls. This is Calder's only sidewalk and terrazzo art work since he is mostly known for his massive sculpture pieces.

Jose Luis Zorrilla de San Martin. "Jose Artigas Monument"

One of the pivotal sculptors of Uruguay is Jose Luis Zorrilla de San Martin who created this sculpture of General Jose Artigas permanently located in Soho Square. The sculpture is the second cast from and original sculpture that stands in front Uruguayan National Bank in their capital of Montevideo. General Jose Artigas is a national hero in Uruguay for his role as their leader in their struggle for independence. The sculpture is one of six other sculptures around Avenue of the Americas of Latin American leaders. 

Max Spivak's Glass Mosaic

Artist Max Spivak constructed this mosaic in 1948 on the corner of this building located between W 104th Street and Broadway. The building currently houses a Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop. Interesting fact is that in this same corner there is a patriotic fire hydrant painted to look like the American flag. The mosaic is completely made out of glass. 

Jonathan Cramer. "111"

American sculptor Jonathan Cramer created this sculpture as part of one of his series of sculptures. The sculpture is a Shape Matrix sculpture and one of several that are located in various locations. This particular one is located in Central Park North in the entrance to a building. 

Rafael Barrios. "Acrobatica"

Venezuelan-American sculptor Rafael Barrios currently has an exhibition all along the Park Avenue Malls titled Rafael Barrios on Park Avenue. His amazing sculpture that appear 3-dimensional in any manner which you look at them will be on view from March 4 - June 30, 2012. We encourage everyone to go see them! The sculpture above is titled Acrobatica. More info: Rafael Barrios' website

Rafael Barrios. "Centrifuga"

Venezuelan-American sculptor Rafael Barrios currently has an exhibition all along the Park Avenue Malls titled Rafael Barrios on Park Avenue. His amazing sculpture that appear 3-dimensional in any manner which you look at them will be on view from March 4 - June 30, 2012. We encourage everyone to go see them! The sculpture above is titled Centrifuga. More info: Rafael Barrios' website

Yuyu Yang. "East West Gate"

Internationally renowned Taiwanese sculptor Yuyu Yang was commissioned by the great architect I.M. Pei to create this sculpture which is located in the Wall Street District between Water St. and Pine St. The stainless steel sculpture is permanently installed here. Yang has created a variety of sculptures from stainless steel and bronze for such events as the Osaka World Expo and the Beijing Olympics. Considered to be one of the greatest artists of the Republic of China and a living treasure, he is inspired by the aesthetics of the Wei and Jin Period of Chinese History. More info: Yuyu Yang's website

Rafael Barrios. "Malabarismo Lineal"

Venezuelan-American sculptor Rafael Barrios currently has an exhibition all along the Park Avenue Malls titled Rafael Barrios on Park Avenue. His amazing sculpture that appear 3-dimensional in any manner which you look at them will be on view from March 4 - June 30, 2012. We encourage everyone to go see them! The sculpture above is titled Malabarismo Lineal. More info: Rafael Barrios' website