The Future of Sculpture

Kevin Siwoff

This is an advanced seminar exploring the themes, production methodologies, and
dynamic definition of sculpture in the 21st century. Much of the class will look with a
critical eye through the lens of technology – What is technology’s role in the
motivation, production, and proliferation of sculpture?
Students in this course will: Gain understanding of major topics/themes in
contemporary sculpture; Learn about the various digital and historical processes used
in sculpture / object making; Apply critical thinking and discourse to weekly readings
and discussions; Visit studios / museums / facilities dedicated to the production and
support of sculpture in NYC.
The class will consist of weekly discussions, based on readings, lectures, guest artist
visits and a class trip to a fabrication facility. The decision to split the class into 3
sections: Production, Themes of power / the politics of objectification today, and A
multi-sensory, multimedia definition of sculpture, was inspired by the Sculpture
Center’s publication series Inquiries Into Contemporary Sculpture.