Figurative public artists Magdalena Abakanowicz, John Ahearn, Jonathan Borofsky, Robert Graham, Tom Otterness, Michael Stutz, Lei Yixin (DC's Dr. King statue) all come to mind. Yes, two have passed in the last decade, but were creating commissioned figurative sculptures to the end.

The very fine artists you cite create figurative monuments addressing race and culture, as do Ahern and Lei. What is so exciting about the newer work is that our institutions are commissioning public art with political content.  Onward!

Helen Lessick

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