Collection: Alfredo Halegua

Alfredo Halegua (born 1930) is an American sculptor, born in Montevideo, Uruguay, whose abstract works are characterized by their monumental scale and geometric form, often described as "architectonic" for their sophisticated exploration of space. Halegua has been a significant presence in the art community of Washington, D.C., where he was a professor of sculpture at American University. His geometric abstraction has been a decades-long focus, working in materials such as steel, Cor-ten steel, and pioneering the use of plastics in sculpture. A prominent example of his art in the nation's capital is the impressive 25-foot tall Cor-ten steel sculpture, America, created in 1970, which is on view in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Halegua's career has included major public art commissions across the United States, cementing his reputation for creating large-scale works that combine the sensibilities of sculpture, architecture, and urban design.