New materials

In past two decades sculptors have moved away from using traditional materials, such as bronze, wood and stone, to experiment with synthetic and industrial materials and metals which reflect contemporary urban society. The use of everyday materials has become popular with the advantage of being readily available and instantly recognizable.

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Lynn Seymour, by Andrew Logan, 1987-1993 - NPG 6222 - Photograph © National Portrait Gallery, London

Lynn Seymour
by Andrew Logan
1987-1993
NPG 6222

Zandra Rhodes, by Andrew Logan, 1989 - NPG 6221 - Photograph © National Portrait Gallery, London

Zandra Rhodes
by Andrew Logan
1989
NPG 6221

Nicolas Jack Roeg ('al-jebr'), by Michael Clark, 1999 - NPG 6491 - © National Portrait Gallery, London

Nicolas Jack Roeg ('al-jebr')
by Michael Clark
1999
NPG 6491

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