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Thomas Schutte in ‘Sculpture’ at Skarstedt Gallery

Part of a series of reclining nudes that recall iconic artworks from Manet’s Olympia to Henry Moore’s posed figures, Thomas Schutte’s female figure appears to have been pressed down, as if made of clay and not steel. She is defined by compromise – the antithesis of the classical norm. (At Skarstedt Gallery through Dec 19th).

 Thomas Schutte, Stahlfrau Nr. 4, cast steel on steel table, 13 ¾ x 86 ½ x 47 ½ inches, 1999.

Thomas Schutte at Doris C. Freedman Plaza, presented by the Public Art Fund

Political corruption inspired these monumental sculptures by German artist Thomas Schutte, located at the southern corner of Central Park and Fifth Avenue.  Tied together, the characters are unable to escape each other, though their construction on three stilt-like legs suggests that what precarious balance they do have is due to their fractious unity.  (On view through August 25th.  For more info, visit the Public Art Fund.)  

Thomas Schutte, ‘United Enemies,’ bronze, 2011.