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What is Sculpture in Contemporary Art?

Sculpture has undergone a remarkable transformation in the contemporary art world. Once confined to traditional materials like bronze, stone, and wood, sculpture today encompasses various unconventional media, techniques, and conceptual approaches. Contemporary sculptors challenge notions of form, materiality, space, and process to create works that engage the viewer and provoke thought. Let’s discover what is sculpture in contemporary art.