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A surreal depiction of a humanoid figure encrusted with glowing crystals and iridescent minerals, radiating in vibrant hues of neon orange, green, and magenta. This futuristic artwork merges artificial intelligence and photography to explore identity and transformation through digital imagination. Created by Duncan Rawlinson, the piece evokes curiosity and awe with its intricate textures and hyper-synthetic atmosphere.
Duncan.co/crystallized-human-form-with-sci-fi-aesthetics/
Bold, colorful, and bursting with cultural symbolism, this striking sculpture—known as the Latino Tree of Life—is a central installation in the ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. Designed in the tradition of Mexican folk art, this reimagined Árbol de la Vida celebrates the diversity, resilience, and achievements of Latino communities throughout American history.
The sculpture blends indigenous, Afro-Latino, and mestizo traditions into a contemporary art piece rooted in activism, identity, and collective memory. Vivid colors and hand-sculpted figures wind through tree-like branches, each element representing an individual, movement, or story that helped shape the fabric of U.S. history. From civil rights leaders to artists, from LGBTQ+ activists to labor organizers, the Tree of Life pays tribute to the countless contributions Latinos have made across generations.
At the base of the tree stand a circle of figures representing community unity—doctors, students, laborers, and musicians—each elevated by the branching structure above. Nestled among the winding arms of the tree are portraits, protest signs, butterflies, musical instruments, and emblems of social justice. A female empowerment symbol, a rainbow flag, and images of historic marches are woven into the sculpture’s narrative, reinforcing the exhibit’s message of inclusion and collective empowerment.
The Tree of Life sits in front of a projected backdrop of historical footage and photographs, connecting the physical sculpture with real-world movements and moments. This multimedia context deepens the emotional resonance of the artwork, allowing visitors to reflect on both the beauty and the struggle present in Latino histories. The layered visuals—both literal and symbolic—invite viewers to explore not just names and dates, but lived experiences and ongoing cultural evolution.
Inspired by traditional Mexican Día de los Muertos árboles de la vida, which often depict biblical or spiritual scenes, this contemporary iteration reinterprets the form to center Latino narratives in American history. It reminds viewers that Latino heritage is not a footnote—it is an essential root system in the nation's cultural and political growth.
Whether you view it as a folk sculpture, a political artifact, or a piece of interactive education, the Tree of Life is a visual storytelling masterpiece. It connects the past and present while encouraging reflection on identity, justice, and community.
This photo offers a window into one of the most colorful and meaningful corners of the Smithsonian’s Latino programming, perfect for art lovers, historians, cultural educators, and anyone seeking to understand the depth of the Latino experience in the United States.
Outdoor colorful sculpture art in the city Amsterdam. It is called Times of Growth; free urban photo by Fons Heijnsbroek, Netherlands, 2022
15-year-old art:
Penelope by Jorge Pardo, 2002, steel with plexiglas spheres.
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In Liverpool, England, on August 7th, 2017, in Wolstenholme Square between Gradwell Street and Parr Street.
The sculpture was "initiated by Tate Liverpool as part of the Liverpool Biennial 2002 and commissioned by the Liverpool Rope Walks Partnership."
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Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names terms:
• Liverpool (7010597)
Art & Architecture Thesaurus terms:
• construction sites (300312090)
• outdoor sculpture (300047180)
• polychromy (300247962)
• public sculpture (300047112)
Wikidata items:
• Category:2000s in art (Q15293515)
• Category:2002 sculptures (Q8186624)
• Category:Steel sculptures (Q8817600)
• Liverpool Biennial (Q6658316)
• Liverpool city centre (Q6658342)
• plastic sculpture (Q41033985)
• RopeWalks, Liverpool (Q7366707)
Transportation Research Thesaurus terms:
• Barricades (Qtpsb)
Library of Congress Subject Headings:
• Mythology, Greek, in art (sh85089397)
Union List of Artist Names IDs:
• Pardo, Jorge (American sculptor, installation artist, and designer, born 1963) (500114912)
Colorful Sculpture, Broadway, New York City
Colorful Sculpture, Broadway, New York City
Colorful Sculpture, Broadway, New York City
Colorful Sculpture, Broadway, New York City
Colorful Sculpture, Broadway, New York City
Colorful Sculpture, Penn Plaza, New York City
Colorful Sculpture, Penn Plaza, New York City
