Visual Arts

Employees in the Visual Arts are involved in the production of works experienced primarily through the sense of sight, such as paintings, drawings, photographs, and fashion. Employees in the Visual Arts include those who produce the works and those who support the production and presentation, such as curators of museums and art instructors.
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The Gates, Central Park, New York City | Artopia

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Christo and Jeanne-Claude have collaborated on works of art since 1961. Their most recent work is The Gates, Central Park, New York City, 1979-2005 . Although The Gates remained in Central Park for...
Chasing the Bronze | Artopia

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Winston Wingo explains the process and the tools needed to chase or provide a finishing for a bronze sculpture.
Man Versus Machine | Artopia

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Winston Wingo explains that he considers himself one of the Futurist sculptors. His influences include Henry Moore, Umberto Boccioni, and Arnaldo Pomodoro.
Sculpture is Physical | Artopia

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Winston Wingo explains how he begins his sculpture with a series of drawings. He then selects a drawing that he wants to bring into a three dimensional artform.
Inspiration & Mentors | Artopia

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Cecil Williams talks about his experiences and the importance of books and mentors. Williams hopes his work will inspire a younger generation and introduces a young man who works at his studio.
Civil Rights Photography | Artopia
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Cecil J. Williams did a great deal of civil rights photography. Even as a young boy, before he understood what was going on, he took many important photographs.
Civil Rights Photography | Artopia
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Cecil J. Williams is a native of Orangeburg, South Carolina. He began taking documentary photographs of his community at the age of nine. By 15, he was working professionally as a freelancer for Jet...