Nora Lawrence, executive director of Storm King Art Center, curated a selection of her favorite three-dimensional works at Art Basel Miami Beach, highlighting sculptures by Thaddeus Mosley, Rashid Johnson, Mary Ann Unger, Paloma Varga Weisz, and Claes Oldenburg, as well as a painting by Saif Azzuz. The tour, published by The Art Newspaper, showcases works from galleries including Karma, Hauser & Wirth, Berry Campbell, Nicelle Beauchene Gallery, Konrad Fischer Galerie, and Paula Cooper.
This article matters because it offers expert insight into the often-overlooked sculptural presence at a major art fair dominated by paintings, while also drawing connections between the fair and Storm King Art Center's outdoor sculpture program. Lawrence's commentary provides context on artists' processes, materials, and personal histories, enriching the understanding of contemporary sculpture and its relationship to the natural environment.