Dark Tower by Ben Jackel (2017) A dark tower stands in New York City on 5th Avenue, between 57th and 56th streets. Constructed in 1983, this sleek black glass-surfaced skyscraper has been there for …

Featuring new wood and clay sculptures, Ben Jackel’s forthcoming exhibition American Imperium opens next Wednesday, February 18.  Expect to see utilitarian objects and helmets made from clay, sleek wooden drones suspended from the ceiling, …

In preparation for his upcoming solo exhibition at L.A. Louver, Ben Jackel has created a new series of helmets. Oversized and formed from black stoneware (the artist’s choice of clay), Jackel took inspiration from …

For his first US gallery show, the artist will present a range of works, both representational and abstract, made between 1998 - 2014. The most recent works belong to his ongoing Blind series, where the …

Taking nearly two years to complete, Swiss Hydrant is the latest and most intricate sculpture to emerge from his ongoing hydrant series.  To learn more about Jackel’s fascination with hydrants, and the significance of rendering these objects …