Martin Puryear

Over a career spanning 45 years, Puryear has become one of the most recognizable names in contemporary sculpture, renowned for pieces blending minimalist refinement with organic forms. His latest effort is inspired by an old engraving marking the abolition of slavery in France’s colonies: An image of a man wearing a Phrygian cap—an article of clothing that became synonymous with the French Revolution. The hat’s unmistakable shape is echoed by the work here.