Tom Otterness
Sculptor
Tom Otterness is an American sculptor whose permanent installation, "Life Underground," is located in the 14th St/8th Avenue subway station in New York City. His work, usually cartoonish and cheerful but with a dark side, can be found in parks and public squares throughout the world. Otterness works out of a 20,000 square-foot studio in Brooklyn, New York.
Tom Otterness went with Humpty Dumpty.
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As in Tai Chi, artists should gain from their losses, Tom Otterness explains.
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Tom Otterness explains the switch from Brooke Alexander to Marlborough.
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Tom Otterness notices an autocratic streak in Europe’s art scene.
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Tom Otterness’s travels in the Mid-East changed his view of New York.
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9/11, says Tom Otterness, was like science fiction.
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Art’s nebulous purpose draws in the money. Tom Otterness responds.
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Tom Otterness sees public art replacing the town square and creating conversation between strangers.
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We’re at a good moment in art, Tom Otterness says.
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Tom Otterness tries to incorporate influences from everywhere.
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Tom Otterness cites film as a big part of his artistic engagement.
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A proud Kansan, Tom Otterness was exposed to the regionalists at an early age.
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Tom Otterness works until 2 am in the “Venice of Brooklyn.”
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