Although for the most part Abakanowicz’s figures have no definite sex or age, "Bambini" (1998-99) explores a more adolescent body type seen in the earlier series "Flock" (1989-90), "Puellae" (1992), and "Infante" (1993). Abakanowicz wants such works to reveal the paradox of individuality and variety found within sameness.



Bambini, 1998-99
Installed on the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden,
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1999
Bronze, 40 figures, each approx. h. 42, w. 14, d. 10 in. (106.7 x 35.6 x 25.4 cm)
Lent by the artist, courtesy of Marlborough Gallery, New York


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