Tango Rosso

by Ryan T. Schmidt

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Unique, 2025, 208" x 84″ x 48”

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A commanding presence at the intersection of art, design, and global culture, this monumental sculpture launched as a centerpiece for the Inaugural Scottsdale ArtWeek in 2025, presented by Scottsdale Ferrari. Its unveiling set the tone for a remarkable journey, followed by a celebrated exhibition at the renowned Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale, the longest running Art Show in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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That same year, the sculpture took center stage at the prestigious Power Connections Event in Detroit, where it was installed in the delegates’ lounge, welcoming an elite audience that included government leaders and distinguished figures such as Kevin O'Leary, Mr. Wonderful.

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Momentum continued at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after which the work was prominently installed outdoors in front of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. In this iconic public setting, the sculpture engaged and inspired an audience of over half a million visitors solidifying its status as a powerful cultural landmark.

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The sculpture concluded its extraordinary 2025 exhibition circuit with Apex Gallery by Christopher Martin during the U.S. Grand Prix Formula 1 at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas; an electrifying finale on one of the world’s most prestigious global stages.

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In 2026, the journey continues. The sculpture returned for its second appearance at both the Celebration of Fine Art and Scottsdale ArtWeek, while gaining further recognition through features in Arizona Residential Architects and Golden Coast Connoisseur, cementing its place as a standout work in contemporary sculpture.