Star 2 by Michael Kukla • Wondereur

1 an exclusive artwork

“SCULPTURE is almost like mining: you need to have the right angle to ensure you drill holes on three points that meet one another underneath the stone. I then start to carve a little more in different areas to expose other layers.”
— Artist Michael Kukla

Artist Michael Kukla is on Wondereur because influential curators such as Jill Conner believe he is important and on the rise.

An original Sculpture by New York-based artist Michael Kukla exclusively curated for Wondereur by respected new york-based art critic Jill Conner.

Edition of 1

Original Sculpture

30 x 25 x 8

Unframed

SIGNED by the artist

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2 a top curator pick

Artist Michael Kukla curated by respected New York-based art critic Jill Conner

“With Michael Kukla neither space, nor object, nor material should be taken for granted. By creating a series of layers and voids throughout tactile surfaces, he allows us to define the ever-changing aesthetic experience.”

RESPECTED NEW YORK-BASED ART CRITIC • CURATOR • AS | ARTIST STUDIOS • AICA • ART IN AMERICA

JILL CONNER is a notable art critic and curator based in New York City. As founder of AS | ARTIST STUDIOS, Jill has created an online space and resource for non-represented artists to showcase their work. She is also the New York Editor for Whitehot Magazine and contributes to other publications, such as Afterimage, Art in America and Interview Magazine. Currently, Jill sits on the board of International Association of Art Critics.

3 an investigative photo documentary

Exclusive 15-page photo documentary from our investigative journalist team in collaboration with award-winning photojournalist Polina Yamshchikov. Location: New York, United States. Copyright Wondereur 2023.

MEET with artist Michael Kukla curated by respected New York-based art critic Jill Conner.

PHOTOJOURNALIST FOR WONDEREUR POLINA YAMSHCHIKOV

Born in Novosibirsk, Russia, Polina Yamshchikov has lived in various cities across the U.S. before situating in New York. The award-winning photographer, earning herself six NPPA multimedia editing awards, has been published in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, NPR.org and O Magazine. She is currently the director of photography for Inked Magazine.

4 an artist to invest in

Exclusive career analysis and market overview from our investigative journalist team.

GET the facts behind Michael Kukla’s success, career development and price. The value of his art is expected to significantly increase in the next few years.

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Michael Kukla's Brain Map

Delve into this sculptor's universe by exploring the artists and thinkers who have played an important role in his process. This Wondereur investigation reveals this larger creative context, both past and present.