Richard Serra

Richard Serra was an American artist born on November 2, 1938, in San Francisco, California. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature in 1961, and later on, he pursued his Master of Fine Arts from Yale University in 1964.

Serra is best known for his large-scale sculptures made of industrial materials such as steel, lead, and iron. His work challenges traditional notions of sculpture, as he creates pieces that are monumental in scale and often require viewers to navigate through them. Some of his most famous sculptures include "Tilted Arc," "Torqued Ellipse," and "Intersection II."

Throughout his career, Serra  exhibited his work in numerous museums and galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate Modern in London, and the Guggenheim Bilbao in Spain. He received numerous awards and honors, including the Golden Lion award at the Venice Biennale in 1986 and the Praemium Imperiale in 2010.

Serra's impact on the art world is significant, as he is considered one of the most important sculptors of his generation. His work has inspired a new generation of artists and continues to challenge viewers with its bold and innovative approach to sculpture. Serra's legacy is a testament to the power of art to transform the way we see and experience the world.

 Richard Serra died at his home in Orient, N.Y., on the North Fork of Long Island. He was 85.