alexander ney

Alexander Ney (b. 1939, Leningrad, USSR) is a Russian-American sculptor known for his distinctive terracotta forms—perforated heads, totemic figures, and mask-like faces that evoke ancient artifacts and psychological depth. Trained in Leningrad, Moscow, and Riga, Ney broke away from Soviet artistic norms early in his career, developing a personal visual language rooted in symbolism, memory, and resilience.

After emigrating to the United States in the 1970s, he became part of the New York art scene, where his work continued to explore themes of identity, exile, and the search for spiritual meaning. His sculptures are both raw and refined—bridging the timeless and the futuristic, the personal and the universal.

Ney’s work has been exhibited internationally and is held in the collections of the State Russian Museum, the Zimmerli Art Museum, and numerous private collections worldwide.