John Ahearn
John Ahearn, born in Binghamton, New York, in 1951, is an American sculptor known for his lifelike casts and portraits of people from his South Bronx neighborhood. Ahearn's early career was shaped by his collaboration with artist Rigoberto Torres, with whom he created community-based public art. His work often involves making molds directly from his subjects, capturing the unique individuality of each person. Ahearn's sculptures are characterized by their realism and humanity, reflecting the diverse cultural fabric of urban life. His art is included in the collections of institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Read more about Arts.