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Tony Rosenthal Sculpture on exhibit:
"New York Cool", Painting and Sculpture from the NYU Art Collection at Grey Art Gallery, New York University
April 22 - July 19, 2008
Tony Rosenthal
Sculpture Sketch, 1960
Brass
Unique
12 x 12 inches
Collection New York University, Commissioned 1960
© Tony Rosenthal/Licensed by VAGA,
New York, NY
 
 
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Tony Rosenthal Sculpture Featured in the September 2007 Issue of Architectural Digest Magazine
Designers' Own Homes Special Issue

Architecture Firm: Shelton, Mindel and Associates, partner, Lee F. Mindel's Hamptons home features a Tony Rosenthal 90 inch Red Aluminum Cube Sculpture as a counterpoint to the cubelike portion of Mr. Mendel's home, designed by Architect Reed Morrison.

Architectural Digest Magazine
September 2007
Front Cover
Tony Rosenthal
Cube, 1983-84
Red Enamel on Aluminum
Unique
90 x 90 x 90 inches
© Tony Rosenthal/Licensed by VAGA,
New York, NY
Interior view of
the home of
Lee F. Mindel,
The Hamptons,
New York
 

Sculpture is grabbing a lot of attention in New York this season, with major Exhibitions at Museums and Galleries.

The Abstract Impulse: Fifty Years of Abstraction at the National Academy, 1956-2006
August 1 - December 31, 2007

Tony Rosenthal, the Internationally famous American Sculptor, will be included in the upcoming National Academy, New York, Museum Exhibition titled, "The Abstract Impulse: Fifty Years of Abstraction at the National Academy, 1956-2006".

The Exhibition, running from August 1 - December 31, 2007, will be comprised of approximately 60 Paintings, Sculptures, and Works on Paper.

Tony Rosenthal Unique 1967 Sculpture will be joined in the exhibition with other Abstract Works of Art by Will Barnett, Helen Frankenthaler, Jasper Johns, Robert Mangold, Robert Motherwell.

Tony Rosenthal
Alamo, 1967
Hand Cut and Welded Brass and Bronze
Unique
9 1/2 x 8 x 8 inches
Signed and Dated on the Base "Rosenthal 67"
Collection: National Academy Museum, New York
Gift of Tony Rosenthal, 1996
© Tony Rosenthal/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY

Exhibited:
To be included in the National Academy Museum, New York Exhibition Titled "The Abstract Impulse: Fifty Years of Abstraction at the National Academy, 1956-2006; August 1 - December 31, 2007"

Literature:
Edward Albee/ Sam Hunter, Tony Rosenthal, Rizzoli, New York, 1999, other unique versions of this sculpture are reproduced on pages 24-27 in color.

 

Tony Rosenthal's Landmark Sculpture was the Final Visual Clue on 12/10/06 CBS The Amazing Race Season Finale.

Mr. Rosenthal's Landmark 1967 Sculpture was provided as the final clue on the 12/10/06 CBS Season Finale of The Amazing Race.

Tyler & James won $1 Million after identifying Tony Rosenthal's Landmark Sculpture Titled "Alamo", 1967, located at Astor Place in New York City:

Tony Rosenthal
"Alamo", 1967
Painted CorTen Steel
15 x 15 x 15 feet
Collection New York City
Astor Place Traffic Island
Lafayette Street at 8th Street
© Tony Rosenthal/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY

Tony Rosenthal "Alamo", 1967, was first installed at Astor Place as part of Doris C. Freedman's "Sculpture in Environment" installation, sponsored by the New York City Administration of Recreation and Cultural Affairs.

Tony Rosenthal "Alamo", 1967 is most often referred to as the "Astor Place Cube", the Monumental 15' Rotating Black CorTen Steel Cube, poised on its tip. "Alamo" was the first permanent contemporary outdoor Sculpture installed in the City of New York.

Tony Rosenthal's "Alamo", 1967 was the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

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Tony Rosenthal
"Alamo", 1967
Painted CorTen Steel
Collection New York City
Astor Place Traffic Island
Lafayette Street at 8th Street
© Tony Rosenthal/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY

NYC Press Release Regarding Restoration of Alamo in 2005

New York City Department of Parks & Recreation