Sculptor puts final touches to 6ft tall statue of Captain Sir Tom Moore ahead of his 101st birthday

A sculptor creating a bronze statue of Captain Sir Tom Moore is reaching the final stages of his creation as the UK prepares to celebrate what would have been the inspirational fundraiser’s 101st birthday. Andrian Melka began work on a 2m (6ft 6in) clay statue of Sir Tom in February following the news of his … Read more

Sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor opens new underwater museum off Cannes coast

He’s the sculptor whose work gives you a certain sinking feeling. Jason deCaires Taylor is known for creating underwater museums that feature fascinating sculpture collections. He’s created aquatic sculpture gardens in locations such as Mexico, Grenada, the Bahamas, Lanzarote, the Maldives – though this one was partially destroyed after it was deemed offensive – Norway … Read more

Master woodcrafter and sculptor Tim Stead’s home is saved for the nation after 11th-hour campaign

The stunning home of master woodcrafter and sculptor Tim Stead has been saved for the nation – after an 11th-hour fundraising campaign helped raise £450,000. The Tim Stead Trust had almost given up hope of raising the cash needed to buy the late artist’s home, which is furnished in sculpted wood made by Stead himself … Read more

Master woodcrafter and sculptor Tim Stead’s home is saved for the nation after 11th-hour campaign

The stunning home of master woodcrafter and sculptor Tim Stead has been saved for the nation – after an 11th-hour fundraising campaign helped raise £450,000. The Tim Stead Trust had almost given up hope of raising the cash needed to buy the late artist’s home, which is furnished in sculpted wood made by Stead himself … Read more

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Seeing red: Top sculptor in £5million family feud

 His sculptures have been unveiled by the Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex, while his most famous creation — the 6.5-ton bull in Birmingham’s shopping centre — has become Britain’s third most photographed icon, pipped to No1 only by the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. But, suddenly, in his 85th year, the … Read more

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Seeing red: Top sculptor in £5million family feud

 His sculptures have been unveiled by the Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex, while his most famous creation — the 6.5-ton bull in Birmingham’s shopping centre — has become Britain’s third most photographed icon, pipped to No1 only by the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. But, suddenly, in his 85th year, the … Read more

Sculptor says he has suffered ‘heartbreaking’ abuse for his statue

A sculptor has admitted that he has been met with a tirade of abuse for his statue of the 19th century explorer Sir Henry Morton Stanley amid the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests. Nick Elphick, from Llandudno, Wales, who spent two years crafting the tribute to Sir Henry, has been hit with criticism for his … Read more

Sculptor says he has suffered ‘heartbreaking’ abuse for his statue

A sculptor has admitted that he has been met with a tirade of abuse for his statue of the 19th century explorer Sir Henry Morton Stanley amid the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests. Nick Elphick, from Llandudno, Wales, who spent two years crafting the tribute to Sir Henry, has been hit with criticism for his … Read more