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Robert Longo — The American (Marble Branco Vigaria)
Robert Longo

The American (Marble Branco Vigaria)

2026

This marble sculpture carved from Branco Vigaria stone presents a monumental figural work exploring American identity and cultural mythology. The stark white marble emphasizes the classical tradition of portraiture while the title invokes contemporary political discourse. Longo's use of the idealized material traditions of Western sculpture creates a tension between historical monumentality and modern subject matter. The work engages with how power is visualized and commemorated in public space.

Medium
Marble Branco Vigaria
Dimensions

Notes

From Pace Gallery Tokyo catalog 'Angels of the Maelstrom' (April 16 – June 17, 2026). Reference: 97809.03.

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Robert Longo, The American (Marble Branco Vigaria), 2026

This marble sculpture carved from Branco Vigaria stone presents a monumental figural work exploring American identity and cultural mythology. The stark white marble emphasizes the classical tradition of portraiture while the title invokes contemporary political discourse. Longo's use of the idealized material traditions of Western sculpture creates a tension between historical monumentality and modern subject matter. The work engages with how power is visualized and commemorated in public space.

Medium
Marble Branco Vigaria
Dimensions
43.2 x 31.8 x 24.9 cm
Year
2026
Seen at
Pace Gallery Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Related themes

Figural, Monochrome, Marble, Living Artist, Blue Chip, Bold, Politics, Monumental, Monumentality, Figure, Minimalist, Male Artist, American, Sculpture, History, Classical Tradition, Freestanding Sculpture, Power, 2020s, American Artist, Post-War, Pictures Generation, Iconic, Stone, Portrait, Modern, American Identity, White, Abstract, Hyperrealism, Figurative, Icon, Contemporary

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery