Broadway from 57th up to 157th, there are 7 sculptures on view by the Brazilian artist Saint Clair Cemin. Cemin studied art @ the Ecole Nat'l des Beaux-Arts in France. Now, NYC is where Cemin works & call home. Upon first coming to NYC he took carpentry/renovation work to support himself. This craft led him towards sculpting, using multiple materials & various shapes. His work is included among many prominent art establishments, such as the Whitney, NY Museum of Contemporary Art and numberous Int'l art institutions. His work has been referrred to as anti-modernist. I suggest taking a stroll along Broadway & viewing the varied and intriguing forms on display. Definitely walk around and touch his pieces, all of which are made of different materials. Audio Tours are available free if you're interested by calling 212-901-3310. The Vortex @ 57th is a 30' chrome structure which looks like a whirling, upside down icicle getting narrower towards the top. The Pensador sculpture @ 62nd is copper male form reminiscent of the Thinker. It is dented throughout giving it a shiny and whimsical look. And up on 157th is a white plaster sculpture called the Wind, which has a lofty and kinectic feel. Take advantage and have fun walking and viewing these 7 very different and intriguing works by one our own acclaimed artists that are made available; now through November.
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