David Adickes, the artist best known for his Texas-sized sculptures of presidential busts and historical figures, died on Sunday night at age 98. He was born in 1927 in Huntsville, where his ...

Though it’s not the first time a Michelangelo sculpture has been 3D printed — the University of Florence unveiled a David replica made of acrylic resin at the 2020 Dubai Expo — this time ...

Most of the sculptures of Renaissance master Michelangelo can't travel for shows, so the Madrid-based studio Factum Arte made meticulous 3D-printed and cast reproductions for a new exhibition.

Though it’s not the first time a Michelangelo sculpture has been 3D printed — the University of Florence unveiled a David replica made of acrylic resin at the 2020 Dubai Expo — this time ...

Art World Art Bites: Michelangelo’s ‘David’ Was Carved Out of a Flawed Marble Slab Two sculptors had tried and failed to chisel something out of the block—until Michelangelo stepped up.

While much of the world could sketch this majestic masterpiece from memory, few know the quirks and curiosities that went into its creation.

Michelangelo's David is among the most famous pieces of Renaissance artwork and remains a well-known symbol of Italy. More than 1.4 million people visit the sculpture annually at Florence's ...

Michelangelo’s famous statue of the biblical figure David is at risk of collapse due to the weakening of the artwork’s legs and ankles, according to a report published this week by art experts.

Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504. But in the current era of the quick buck, curators worry the marble statue’s religious and ...

A vendor sells souvenirs of Michelangelo's 16th century statue of David at a kiosk in downtown Florence, Italy, March 18, 2024. "It raises not just legal issues, but also philosophical issues.

Florence's Galleria dell'Accademia fights to protect Michelangelo's David from commercial exploitation, sparking debate on cultural heritage and intellectual property.