Acclaimed science-based conceptual artist Jim Sanborn’s distinguished and successful career was recently covered in an insightful interview with Sculpture Magazine. His long held interest in secrecy, replicas, and historically significant scientific breakthroughs invites us to think differently about complex socio-political subjects. Sanborn sheds light on his inspirations, unconventionally risky processes, and educational background in this remarkable interview.  

The article describes; “For Jim Sanborn, who has been creating science-based public artworks, installations, and sculptures for several decades, art-making doubles as an exploration of hidden worlds, a way to “make the invisible visible.” He has investigated natural forces like magnetism and the Coriolis effect, Euclidean and Cartesian geometry, and nuclear science, as well as secretive institutional and criminal systems. Over time, his projects have taken numerous turns [...] but they remain based in formidable research and always retain an aura of surprise and fascination.”

Read the full interview and discover the incredible intricacies and depth behind the artist’s wide ranging art practice and interests. From cryptography, as in the world famous unsolved example of “Kryptos,” to nuclear technology, to archaeology and antiquities, including Sanborn’s investigations into cultural patrimony, looting and replicas, this artist has made irrevocable changes to multiple fields of study through his bold conceptual approach.