Albert Paley

Albert Paley is one of the world's most influential metal sculptors, known for monumental public works that transform urban landscapes. Trained as a goldsmith at Temple University's Tyler School of Art, he evolved from intricate jewelry to massive forged steel sculptures. Based in Rochester, New York, Paley has completed over 50 site-specific commissions, including the iconic Portal Gates at the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery. He is the first metal sculptor to receive the American Institute of Architects' Lifetime Achievement Award and holds a Distinguished Professorship at the Rochester Institute of Technology.