Introducing The American Artists’ Hand Archive

From botanic gardens to historic homes, we have a huge variety of cultural places for you to explore in person or at home. But this partner is a little different — it’s a growing artistic collection. 

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What inspired the creation of the American Artists’ Hand Archive?

The American Artists’ Hand Archive is an ever-expanding collection of bronze castings of artists’ hands, artists who have played a significant part in American culture.

For these artistic hand sculptures, the gesture, context, and texture of the artist’s hands are decided in an interview between the artist and the archive to ensure each cast accurately portrays the relationship between the artists’ hands and their work.

Which notable artists are included in the exhibition?

Many artists have taken part in the project so far. You can learn more about the participants through The American Artists’ Hand Archive digital guide on Bloomberg Connects – we’ve highlighted four for you below:

Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas (1929–2023)

An internationally renowned sculptor known for large-scale abstract, figurative forms exploring space, time, and the human condition.

Bruce Hoheb (1930–1997)

A sculptor dedicated to advancing sculptural enlarging, mold making, and casting techniques, who contributed to significant structures such as the Statue of Liberty.

Eric Fischl (b. 1948)

A painter, sculptor, and educator, best known for his paintings that depict American suburbia, inspired by his own youth.

Tom Otterness (b. 1952)

A sculptor who creates cartoonish and cheerful yet serious public artworks that can be found in parks, stations, libraries, and museums across the world.

To give as many people access to the collection as possible, The American Artists’ Hand Archive collection is available to preview on their guide. Download Bloomberg Connects today to take a look.